Gov. Whitmer, MDHHS highlight state’s successes in helping families gain greater access to food; Priority becomes even more important due to COVID-19

While keeping Michiganders safe from COVID-19 has been Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s No. 1 priority over the past 10 months, successes in ensuring state residents can feed their families during... continue reading.

Michigan restaurants can officially reopen Feb. 1 with curfew, other COVID safety restrictions

Gov. Gretche Whitmer announced the order will allow indoor dining at restaurants, concessions at entertainment venues such as casinos, movie theaters and stadiums, personal services requiring mask removal and... continue reading.

Michigan’s top health official abruptly resigns without explanation; replaced by deputy

Lansing — Robert Gordon, director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and a key, but controversial figure in the state’s response to COVID-19, announced his resignation... continue reading.

Schweitzer fellows explore similarities, differences in Martin Luther King, Jr., and Albert Schweitzer

By Dennis Archambault This year’s Albert Schweitzer fellows chose to commemorate the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday with a service project at Vista Maria, one of the nation’s only... continue reading.

Food Security Council offers food for thought, and action

By Dennis Archambault The coronavirus pandemic has revealed several deficiencies within what we know to be social determinants of health. And to no surprise, those deficiencies are exacerbated by... continue reading.