PODCAST: From health inequity to a “hyperjump” for Michigan
On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how COVID-19 has helped to raise awareness of Michigan's health inequities and the importance of addressing them.
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Here’s how the UP’s Debweyendan Indigenous Gardens build health, community, and food sovereignty
The sprawling community gardens aim to celebrate and preserve the knowledge and cultural identity of tribal people living in and around the village of L’Anse.
GLBR Mental Health Partnership fights stigma and promotes workplace mental wellness
New initiatives from the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership and collaborating organizations aim to make it easier to talk about mental health and provide support. A guide for business owners provides a comprehensive set of tools for creating a workplace that nurtures mental health.
Telehealth expansion has made health care more accessible during the pandemic – but not for everyone
Michiganders who are older, live in rural areas, or have income challenges may have trouble navigating, accessing, or affording the technology they need to keep their telehealth appointments.
State task force leads the way on reducing Michigan’s COVID-19 racial disparities
Black residents have borne a disproportionate share of Michigan's COVID-19 cases and deaths, but in recent weeks those disheartening numbers have begun to turn around.
With numerous barriers to health care, Michigan immigrants are among hardest hit by COVID-19
Fear of accessing public health programs, vulnerable working conditions, and lack of access to federal pandemic relief all contribute to immigrants being more susceptible to the pandemic than most.
Here’s how the UP’s Debweyendan Indigenous Gardens build health, community, and food sovereignty
The sprawling community gardens aim to celebrate and preserve the knowledge and cultural identity of tribal people living in and around the village of L’Anse.
GLBR Mental Health Partnership fights stigma and promotes workplace mental wellness
New initiatives from the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership and collaborating organizations aim to make it easier to talk about mental health and provide support. A guide for business owners provides a comprehensive set of tools for creating a workplace that nurtures mental health.
Telehealth expansion has made health care more accessible during the pandemic – but not for everyone
Michiganders who are older, live in rural areas, or have income challenges may have trouble navigating, accessing, or affording the technology they need to keep their telehealth appointments.
State task force leads the way on reducing Michigan’s COVID-19 racial disparities
Black residents have borne a disproportionate share of Michigan's COVID-19 cases and deaths, but in recent weeks those disheartening numbers have begun to turn around.
With numerous barriers to health care, Michigan immigrants are among hardest hit by COVID-19
Fear of accessing public health programs, vulnerable working conditions, and lack of access to federal pandemic relief all contribute to immigrants being more susceptible to the pandemic than most.
