AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRecovery Funding: Michigan DHHS opened a competitive grant for Recovery Support Services, offering $1.2M total (up to $150,000 each) for Recovery Community Organizations or Centers; applications are due Oct. 9 via EGrAMS, with a Dec. 1, 2026 start. Mental Health Grants: HHS funding is sending an extra $1.6M to Kalamazoo, Ottawa, and Van Buren counties—WMU gets $599,999 for family trauma work, Ottawa County Community Mental Health gets $616,685, and Van Buren County Circuit Court receives $399,999 to expand mental health and substance abuse treatment. Public Health Alert: Investigators confirmed ricin at Tyden Lofts in Hastings, prompting evacuation of about 145 residents and a shelter setup while decontamination and safety checks continue. Medicare Watch: Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15, and Michigan seniors may need to review plan changes now—some major carriers are canceling certain plans. Community Care: A Kalamazoo startup, TruVue, is competing for up to $375,000 in PitchMI semifinals (Healthcare/Life Sciences) on Oct. 1 in Detroit. Local Health & Wellness Events: Marquette’s Cedar Tree Institute is hosting a free Sept. 16 talk on the body and roots of grief, supported by multiple health foundations.
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