Monique Bedford

1 month ago | modeldmedia.com | Monique Bedford

In April 2014, Michigan expanded Medicaid, allowing more Michiganders access to health care — those with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level — through a program called The plan simultaneously ensures low-income residents receive health care and saves Michigan money to improve care for all However, the expansion cut non-Medicaid state funds for Michigan community mental health agencies (CMHs) by 60%, which decreased access to needed mental health services for Michiganders without...

1 month ago | secondwavemedia.com | Monique Bedford

This year, Lent began on March 5, 2025, known as Ash Wednesday. For 40 days, people from all over the world engage in this spiritual practice, a time of abstinence, fasting, spiritual reflection, and growth.  With half of the Lenten season remaining, here are five places in Metro Detroit offering fish frys. Royal Oak First United Methodist Church 320 West Seventh St., Royal OakRoyal Oak First has offered fish dinners to the community for almost 30 years.

1 month ago | flintside.com | Monique Bedford

In April 2014, Michigan expanded Medicaid, allowing more Michiganders access to health care — those with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level — through a program called The plan simultaneously ensures low-income residents receive health care and saves Michigan money to improve care for all However, the expansion cut non-Medicaid state funds for Michigan community mental health agencies (CMHs) by 60%, which decreased access to needed mental health services for Michiganders without...

1 month ago | secondwavemedia.com | Monique Bedford

In April 2014, Michigan expanded Medicaid, allowing more Michiganders access to health care — those with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level — through a program called The plan simultaneously ensures low-income residents receive health care and saves Michigan money to improve care for all However, the expansion cut non-Medicaid state funds for Michigan community mental health agencies (CMHs) by 60%, which decreased access to needed mental health services for Michiganders without...

1 month ago | secondwavemedia.com | Monique Bedford

In April 2014, Michigan expanded Medicaid, allowing more Michiganders access to health care — those with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level — through a program called The plan simultaneously ensures low-income residents receive health care and saves Michigan money to improve care for all However, the expansion cut non-Medicaid state funds for Michigan community mental health agencies (CMHs) by 60%, which decreased access to needed mental health services for Michiganders without...