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Project YOUR: Empowering youth to combat opioid overdose

The Community Health Awareness Group (CHAG) is addressing the rise in drug overdoses among young people with Project YOUR (Youth Overdose Understanding Risks), a youth-led pilot program supported by a $25,000 grant from the Children’s Foundation. By training peer ambassadors to educate teens on overdose prevention and the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs, CHAG aims to reduce overdose rates among high-risk youth in Detroit and Wayne County.

Childhood Cancer: Advancing research, treatment, and support for kids 

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to increase awareness of pediatric cancer, which is the leading cause of death by disease for children under age 14. We must continue to advance discoveries and solutions that improve cure rates, prolong survival, and support children throughout their cancer journey.

Hamtramck SEES: Vision screenings help improve health and health equity for kids

Without basic healthcare – including eye care – the trajectory of a child’s life is impacted. Studies show that glasses correct much more than vision; in fact, glasses can improve children's psychological well-being, decreasing anxiety and increasing self-esteem.

Transformative partnership to improve health equity and access to care for DPSCD students

A new collaborative and transformative partnership will bring wrap-around healthcare services to 48,615 Detroit Public Schools Community District students by 2030.

Fit Kids 360: Helping families create healthy lifestyles

As with many aspects of life, childhood is when foundational habits for nutrition and physical activity are established.