Health &Well-Being
Our Goal: Support and provide programs that promote public health, healthy living, and physical and mental well-being for all residents of all ages of Monroe County.
Our call to action was very apparent when we learned that Michigan ranks 16th in the nation for drug poisoning deaths and Monroe County ranks within the top 11 in the counties for opioid mortality rates and within the top eight counties for heroin mortality rates (MDHHS). Consequently, we collaborated with Catholic Charities and ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital to establish the St. Joseph Center of Hope on the ProMedica campus.
St. Joseph center of hope
$120,000 to Catholic Charities of SE MI for St. Joseph Center of Hope
Our investment of $120,000 made this crisis intervention facility possible. They provide a supervised and supportive setting for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders as an alternative to emergency care and or jail setting. The Center is aimed at clients who require observation for safety in an appropriate setting because of an overdose and or dangerous behaviors associated with substance use. It is a safe and clean, welcoming environment where clients can stabilize while being provided with assistance to enter a treatment program.
Tele-health opportunities
Access to Additional Medical Help
When we learned of the correlation between absenteeism and poor academic performance, we knew we had to do something about it. This brought on our investment of $100,000 in tele-health technology in Monroe Public Schools. Absenteeism was at a record high, where more than 22% of Arborwood Elementary School students were reported chronic absentees. District leaders said the rate increased due to the lack of accessible medical care, especially during the cold and flu season. With the new system, an elementary student who is not feeling well can see a trained staff member and access a district school nurse or health liaison vie a telehealth kiosk.
Health & Well-Being Initiatives
Monroe Public Schools have a new weapon in fighting illness this winter
MONROE, Mich., [DATE] –– The Monroe Public School District (MPS) is better equipped to combat illness this cold and flu season after acquiring five new kiosks that feature new cutting-edge tele-health technology. The kiosks are supported by a grant from the Community...
Summer Youth Food Program
Monroe Family YMCA received $6,000 for the Summer Youth Food Program from the Healthy Youth Healthy Seniors Fund.
Clara’s Closet
https://youtu.be/Txpgovj8WRQ The Greater Milan Area Community Foundation reached out to me asking if I would want to share a story. A story of endurance, love, and real compassion. I was given the opportunity to sit down and talk to Melissa Buie. She is the creator of...