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Detroit revives program to increase fresh food access for residents

WEBThe Detroit Economic Growth Corporation is bringing back a program aimed at increasing fresh food access for Detroiters, 65% of whom experience difficulties with consistently …

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Behind the new picture of food insecurity in Detroit, and those

WEBEach person is given 30 pounds of food, including produce and milk. “It’s real milk,” Sandy said. “What’s good is the stuff they’re giving is stuff they’re actually eating.”. This is the …

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HEAL program aims to improve Detroiters' asthma management

WEBIn response to this challenge, Slonager’s organization launched an intervention program called Health Equity Advancement and Leadership (HEAL), part of an 11-city program …

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Understanding social determinants of health in Detroit

WEBNina Misuraca Ignaczak is an award-winning Metro Detroit-based editor, journalist and documentary filmmaker. She is the founder, publisher, and editor of Planet Detroit, a …

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Detroit’s toxic river: After decades, some progress—but a long …

WEBA snail’s pace of progress isn’t limited to the Detroit River. On a region-wide basis “the process to clean up Areas of Concern has proven difficult and expensive, and so far has …

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State eyes expanded health care in low-income neighborhoods

WEBState eyes expanded health care in low-income neighborhoods. Community health centers at 18 church sites will expand offerings beyond COVID treatment to general health care. …

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Michigan's public health ranks low, study finds – Planet Detroit

WEBMichigan’s public health ranks low, study finds. The report identified communication challenges between residents and public health systems, including “a lack of clarity in …

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Planet Detroit's mission, values and team – Planet Detroit

WEBNina Misuraca Ignaczak is an award-winning Metro Detroit-based editor, journalist and documentary filmmaker. She is the founder, publisher, and editor of Planet Detroit, a …

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Black moms at center of “Momnibus” healthcare reform effort

WEBMichigan Black moms at center of ‘Momnibus’ healthcare reform effort. A community-driven legislative package aims to uplift Black maternal healthcare, proposing systemic …

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A tale of two census tracts: Why do people live longer in West

WEBBeniteau residents characterized the comment as “arrogant,” and it highlighted another issue: Lower-income residents often lack the political clout to protect their community …

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Wayne State training academy addresses the community …

WEBPrompted by the pandemic, Wayne Health launched its Mobile Health Unit in 2020 to pilot a new approach to addressing disparities in urban healthcare with its mobile units. …

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Detroit asthma rates higher than rest of Michigan – Planet Detroit

WEBFrom 2017 to 2019, 16.2% of Detroit adults and 11.1% of Michigan adults had asthma. That means asthma rates in Detroit residents were 46% higher than those for Michigan …

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Is housing an environmental justice issue

WEBThe U-M report on home repair estimated that there were at least 24,000 homes in a moderate or severe condition. The nexus between housing and environmental justice in …

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COVID-19 revealed Detroit's public and environmental health …

WEBLocal activists have achieved public health victories in recent years by helping to stop water shutoffs, forcing the closure of the city’s trash incinerator, and pushing for the city’s …

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Detroit City Council looking into mold remediation funding

WEBCouncil can determine what to do with its $70 million in surplus dollars available in the general fund, on top of another $30 million from 2022. “I can’t imagine the administration …

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