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White House recognizes MAMDP as a benefit to the community

The White House recently released a list of “success stories” from around the country that exemplify a clear benefit to the community at-large. The Health Project’s medication take-back program, MAMDP, was specifically mentioned:

Since 1994, the Muskegon Community Health Project convened community groups to increase access to dental care and health care, including treatment for substance use disorders. One of the groups, the Coalition for a Drug Free Muskegon County, is an ONDCP-funded Drug Free Community (DFC) coalition with over 70 members from public health, law enforcement, substance abuse agencies, health care, and student organizations.

To reduce the availability of prescription drugs, the DFC coalition established the Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Project (MDP). DFC leaders facilitated meetings and acted as a fiduciary for the effort and leveraged hospital resources. The hospital provided a range of resources to support the MDP including assistance organizing the events, supporting marketing, branding, and communications, providing supplies, and paying for costs for drug disposal events.

The hospital has also been integral in sustaining the overall work of the coalition after it graduated from the DFC program. In 2014, the coalition was awarded the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s Got Outcomes Coalition of the Year Award.

To read the full story, click here.

Pathways, MI to provide fun parenting opportunity for parents of 10-14 year olds

Pathways, MI is excited to announce they will be providing the Strengthening Families Program in Muskegon starting on Thursday, June 16th. The program is a great opportunity for parents of 10-14 years to come, bring their youth and learn helpful communication skills that will make the teenage years smoother. The program will meet on 7 consecutive Thursdays, June 16th –July 28th. A family meal, along with childcare (ages 3-9), is provided free of charge.

The Strengthening Families Program is a National Program working to improve communication and build family strength during a natural time of transition for families. The program is fun, interactive and has helped many families work through tough times in their lives. Pathways, MI has been providing the Strengthening Families Program in Ottawa County for over 10 years and is excited to be able to bring this great opportunity to Muskegon County.

“The program is a lot of fun,” says Leigh Moerdyke, Community Youth Development Program Director at Pathways, MI, “the groups stay busy doing different activities that help build communication skills for parents and for the youth who attend. I’ve seen many families come together during the program and recognize the strength they have and build on that.”

Pathways, MI is currently taking referrals for the program, and to sign up contact Howard Matthews at hmatthews@pathwaysmi.org.

To learn more about the time and dates of the program, click here.

Health Project Welcomes STATS Coalition!

The Health Project is happy to introduce our newest coalition: Straight Talk About Tough Stuff, or STATS.

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Watch Muskegon, Watch Us Go! Partnership

The Health Project is proud to support the Watch Muskegon campaign in Muskegon County! We believe in this community and the people behind it.

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The Health Project’s Coalition Featured in White House Report

Coalition for a Drug-Free Muskegon and Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program recognized for efforts to collect medications in the community.


The Muskegon Community Health Project and the Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program were featured in the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy 2015 report, recently released by President Obama. (more…)

It’s National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week!

Every year, the 3rd week in October is recognized as National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. (NCAAW). (more…)

Zombie Apocalypse in Muskegon!

On Saturday, October 24th, the KnowSmoke Coalition put on the 2015 KnowSmoke Zombie Walk in Downtown Muskegon to raise youth awareness about the dangers of addiction and the health hazards associated with tobacco use. (more…)

‘Party Patrol’ partnership aims to tackle underage drinking in Muskegon County

From MLive.com

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – A new effort focused on tackling teen alcohol consumption debuted at Muskegon High School’s winning football game against the Zeeland East players Friday, Oct. 2. (more…)

Muskegon County Coalition Recognized Nationally

By Heather Lynn Peters, MLive | hpeters@mlive.com
on February 05, 2015 at 2:54 PM

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI — A coalition in Muskegon County has been recognized nationally for its efforts to reduce alcohol, tobacco and prescription drug use in the area.

Members of the Coalition for a Drug Free Muskegon County, established by the Health Project, were in Washington D.C. on Thursday, Feb. 5 to receive the Coalition of the Year award.

Muskegon County Prosecutor DJ Hilson, who is vice chair of the coalition, said he was proud to represent the area at a national event.

“It’s really kind of an honor and privilege to be here as part of the representation for our coalition. It was cool to be asked to come along. To be recognized as the most outstanding coalition of the year out of 5,000 coalitions, it shows what we are doing in Muskegon county is working,” Hilson said.

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White House to Visit Muskegon’s Health Project

We are very honored to welcome our special guest and key note speaker,  David Mineta, the Deputy Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) who is helping us recognize National Prevention Week and the work of Muskegon’s Coalition leaders at our upcoming May 21st Event to be held at Downtown Muskegon’s Holiday Inn.

This is an exciting time for the Health Project and for Muskegon! We’re proud of the work we’ve done, and it’s a wonderful thing to be recognized by Washington! Way to go Drug Free Muskegon!

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