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A weekly online magazine focusing on growth, innovation and investment in the region, highlighting its talent, innovation, diversity and environment.

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State of Health: šŸ”Š Michigan advocates are rallying for change! House Bill 5184, the Social Work Licensure Modernization Act, seeks to reform the licensing process for social workers. Learn more about this important initiative: secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦ @CMHAMich @nasw

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NEW Disability Inclusion Series: šŸš—šŸšŒ Disability Rights Michigan unveils an interactive guide to help the disability community navigate Michigan's transportation system for COVID vaccinations, empowering individuals to access essential services: secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦
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NEW Disability Inclusion Series: šŸ’‰ Rena Rogers is on a mission to protect her unhoused community in Grand Rapids. With the help of Disability Rights Michigan, over 100 people received COVID vaccinations at a recent clinic: secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦

ā€˜Keep everybody healthyā€™: How COVID vaccinations are protecting the unhoused ā€“ Common Ground

More than 100 people came to a two-day clinic in Grand Rapids to get COVID vaccinations. Itā€™s one of the many ways Disability Rights Michigan is using a grant to protect the health of the stateā€™s...

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Early Education Matters: šŸŒŸ Universal PreK is tackling the preschool-to-prison pipeline. Jessica White-Hatinger explains how early education sets the stage for lifelong success. Let's invest in universal preschool and build stronger communities! secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦

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Block by Block: šŸŽ‰ New legislation is paving the way for more accessible housing options through the Make it in Michigan Strategy. Discover how these bills are empowering communities and fostering growth statewide: secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦

Recent Michigan housing legislation incentivizes more housing developments ā€“ Common Ground

The state of Michigan has new finance tools and opportunities to convert vacant land into housing via the Transformational Brownfield Fund and tax increment funding. The State Land Bank Authority and...

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Early Education Matters Series: šŸŽ‰ With free universal preschool, families like Ian Burelson's are witnessing their children thrive in the classroom. Learn how this initiative is transforming early education and setting kids up for success: secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦

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State of Health: šŸŒŸ Strengthening community support! The Shul's new Behavioral Health Training Initiative is equipping Jewish leaders with vital tools to address behavioral health needs effectively: secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦

West Bloomfield synagogue will train Jewish leaders on providing behavioral health support ā€“ Common...

A new initiative at The Shul seeks to provide more tools for Jewish community leaders to better offer behavioral health support to their community.

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State of Health: šŸ§ šŸŒ± Dive into the world of mindfulness! A groundbreaking study in Michigan is investigating how mindfulness-based interventions can enhance cognitive function and behavioral health in preschoolers: secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦ @CAAJLH @michstnursing

Pilot program in Jackson County aims to support preschoolers' mental health through mindfulness ā€“...

A new study will test whether and how mindfulness-based food-body-mind interventions can optimize young children's cognitive function and behavioral health.

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State of Health: šŸš€ @waynestateā€™s School of Social Work is breaking barriers with their Peers to Higher Education program! Read more about how this initiative is making a difference in addressing workforce shortages and supporting personal growth: secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦

Wayne State University program helps peer support specialists pursue higher ed in mental health ā€“...

The Peers to Higher Education program helps peer support specialists find funding and child care to support them in building a career in mental health.

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NEW Public Health Series: šŸšØ Michigan's vaccination rates among school-aged kids are dropping, posing risks to community health. Learn why and what local health organizations are doing to reverse this trend: secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦

Boosting childhood immunization rates vital to community health ā€“ Common Ground

Recent data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows that 91% of kindergarteners in 2022 were up to date on their vaccinations, while rates of younger ages are seeing a decline.

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Block by Block: šŸš€ The Growing Michigan Together Council, launched in June 2023, is paving the way for a brighter future in our state. From addressing population decline to boosting economic growth, learn how this council is shaping Michigan's tomorrow! secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦

Growing Michigan Together Council addresses housing and other concerns across the state ā€“ Common...

Established by Governor Whitmer, the Growing Michigan Together Council works to develop a long-term plan of action to address many issues of concern across the state. Different goals include jobs,...

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Insights at the recent @AutismAlliance conference shed light on the intersection of autism screenings, diagnosis, and social determinants of health. Let's address systemic barriers and improve outcomes for individuals with autism: secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦

AAoMā€™s ā€œNavigating Autism Todayā€ provides wide range of educational and networking opportunities ā€“...

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) will host its first ā€œNavigating Autism Today Conferenceā€ of the year on Friday, March 8 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

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State of Health: Michigan's healthcare workforce is in crisis, with shortages projected through 2032. Learn how the @nwhealthorg is tackling the shortage head-on with its Seeding Success to Behavioral Health program, targeting rural areas. šŸ„šŸ’” secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦

Northern Michigan health department spearheads effort to expand behavioral health workforce ā€“...

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan's cross-sector collaboration involves a wide range of stakeholders who are pitching ideas and taking action on recruiting and retaining behavioral health...

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Good Food Series: "šŸŒ½šŸŽ Michigan's food economy is thriving! With 300 commodities and $105 billion in annual contributions, it's a force to be reckoned with. Learn how the @MIGoodFoodFund is empowering entrepreneurs and diversifying our food system: secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦
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NEW Public Health Series: šŸŽ‰ 150 years of public health excellence in Michigan! šŸŽ‚ From fighting diphtheria to COVID-19, @MichiganHHS has been on the front lines. Explore their remarkable journey and impact on Michiganders' well-being! secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦
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Block by Block: šŸ šŸ“ˆ Kent and Ottawa counties' population is skyrocketing, but so is the demand for housing! Discover how @housing_next and partners like @IFFcdfi are tackling the challenge head-on, aiming to bridge the gap of 35,000 units needed by 2027: secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦
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State of Health: Did you know 63% of Michigan high school students report experiencing one or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)? Learn about the Michigan ACE Initiative and how you can make a difference: secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦ @MPHIhealth @WesternMichU @MiHealthPlans

200-partner collaborative raises awareness about impact of adverse childhood experiences in...

Partners in the Michigan ACE Initiative are working to raise awareness of the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), prevent ACEs, and foster resilience among children who have experienced...

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State of Health: Nonprofits MiGen and Affirmations partnered to open Michigan's first LGBTQ šŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆšŸ³ļøā€āš§ļøsenior center in Ferndale. Read about volunteer Jack Butler's touching journey and the positive impact of this groundbreaking initiative.šŸŒŸ secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦
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State of Health: Detroit teen transforms his challenges into opportunities with the Mentally Fit Program, offering FREE mental health services and empowering young minds to pursue careers in mental health. secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦ @HRSAgov @waynestate @ChildrensDMC
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State of Health: Arbor Circle & Newaygo PD joined forces to introduce a groundbreaking approach to support those in crisis. Dive into this inspiring partnership and other initiatives reshaping mental health care in Michigan. secondwavemedia.com/featuresā€¦ @TrinityHealthMI

From social workers on the force to crisis centers, Michigan is improving behavioral health care ā€“...

Here's a look at three ways Michigan providers are offering new ways to help people experiencing a mental health crisis.

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