Building resiliency among pregnant women in vulnerable circumstances through holistic midwifery
Katie Moriarty, PhD, CNM, RN, CAFCI “To the young it seems no door is closed and as if all hearts are open. Everything is possible. Love comes so easily.... continue reading.
The Salt Crisis: It Will Take More Than Self-Control
By Dennis Archambault The medical direction is often simply stated: lower your salt intake. Easier said than done, when your eating habits take you to various fast food restaurants... continue reading.
Supporting the Health and Well-Being of Older Detroiters: Forced Relocation in an Urban Context
By Tam Perry, Ph.D., M.S.S.W., M.A. As Detroit gentrifies, some current low-income apartment tenants may be required to find new residences as these buildings change ownership. The impact of... continue reading.
Environmental Wordsmithing 101: Universal Tips For Advocates
The Sierra Club offered an informational handout, “Making Your Voice Heard” to participants at the “Clean Air Act Rulemaking and Permitting Training For EJ Communities,” April 25-26 in Detroit.... continue reading.
Call the Midwife: Hope is a thing of extraordinary power
By Katie Moriarty “Working as midwives in London’s East End we were no strangers to the first light or the half dark. When babies arrived we went to deliver... continue reading.
‘Detroit Future City’ seen through a health lens
By Loretta Davis and john a. powell Last year, “Detroit Future City,” the Detroit Strategic Framework, was released and presented throughout the city. The plan offers a reasoned... continue reading.