Paul Vachon Armond Harris is a man on a mission. In 2012, while working in the business sector, he observed a worrisome trend — premature deaths of people he knew and in the community at large. Diabetes, obesity, and other …
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Leading the Charge on Wellness Programs
Tom Walsh Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) — the state’s largest health insurer, with more than 4.3 million members — has a significant stake in the well-being of Michigan residents. It’s what drives BCBSM’s support of hundreds of …
Continue ReadingHurdles to Improve Wellness
From urban farms to advancements in mobility, Southeast Michigan is on a steady path to improve its overall well-being. However, statistics in food access, financial security, and transit find that communities require further development. A 2017 report by the Detroit …
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