Admiral Rachel Levine Visits Affirmations to Discuss LGBTQ+ Health Issues

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And on Sept. 26 she took the time to stop in to Affirmations Community Center for a chat about her work, and the most prominent health issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community. 

Oakland County Parks Adds Gold Star Families to Military Recreation Voucher Program

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Oakland County Parks (OCP) is immediately expanding its military recreation voucher program to include Gold Star Families, those who have experienced the loss of an immediate family member who died during active-duty military service.

Resources Shared at the Senior Expo in Southfield

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The Southfield Senior Summit, hosted by State Senator Jeremy Moss, provided an opportunity for scores of older adults and their families a chance to come together to talk about the challenges facing people as they age, and to learn about different organizations and businesses that can help.

Students Missing School: What the Data in Oakland County Shows about Chronic Absenteeism

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The effect of poverty, or “economic disadvantage,” is particularly clear when it comes to school attendance.