Uninsured numbers increase – first since ACA was enacted
By Dennis Archambault Despite a strong economy, fewer people are medically insured, which may also translate into fewer people pursuing essential health promotion and medical care services, short of... continue reading.
Gov. Whitmer’s action on vaping is a sound public health move
By Dennis Archambault The decision by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to ban flavored e-cigarettes was applauded by Loretta V. Bush, Authority Health’s CEO, as a bold step to protecting the... continue reading.
Statistics on Detroit’s revival tell multiple stories, one being a cautionary tale
By Dennis Archambault As we reflect on what likely is the pinnacle of Detroit’s recovery from the Great Recession, the news media has generally painted a picture of Detroit... continue reading.
Gleaners transforms ‘food pantry’ image into a market look
By Dennis Archambault The proposed “retail pantry” concept by Gleaners to present fresh food in South Oakland County communities with high food insecurity and malnutrition (https://www.gcfb.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019_0819-Gleaners-to-Pilot-New-Fresh-Market-Pantry-Concept-Crains.pdf) is a creative... continue reading.
Kaiser notes success with expanded Medicaid, and waiver risks
By Dennis Archambault Most people working with people in the health care safety net understood that it would be some time before health indicators among the expanded Medicaid population... continue reading.
New food stamp proposal could negatively impact working poor
By Makaila Jackson Food stamps, formally known a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), was established 55 years ago to support Americans who needed help getting food. Recently, the Trump... continue reading.
Popoff health center helps patients adopt fresh fruits and vegetables in their diet through ‘Fresh Prescription’
By Carolyn Custer, D.O. Diabetes is one of the most common and costly chronic diseases in the U.S. Individuals with diabetes are at an increased risk for coronary heart... continue reading.
Healthy Michigan provides access to health care services… and promotes healthier lives
By Dennis Archambault If you provide access to health care services, people will come. They may need some encouragement, a conveniently located medical home, and some help with transportation.... continue reading.
MDHH Director warns health providers about the risks in Medicaid work rules
Health and human service agencies that worked so hard to enroll nearly 700,000 extremely low-income Michigan citizens into Healthy Michigan have warned of the risk embedded in the Medicaid... continue reading.
WIC may contribute to reduced obesity among recipients
By Dennis Archambault Proponents of the of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) got a boost this month with a research article citing reduced... continue reading.
2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates Propose Policy for Maternal Care
By Makaila Jackson Maternal health and mortality, which has been a prominent issue for minority communities for many years, has come to the forefront of the 2020 presidential race.... continue reading.