OAKLAND COUNTY — Up to $200 million in medical debt for Oakland County residents will be erased through a new partnership with a nonprofit organization.

FRASER — The city of Fraser will host a fundraiser to support the Know Resolve nonprofit and its mission of raising awareness of mental health issues.

METRO DETROIT —  September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and experts want to raise awarenss of the issue and let the public know that resources are out there for those suffering from suicidal thoughts and those who may know someone else who is.

SOUTHFIELD/FARMINGTON HILLS —  September is National Suicide Prevention Month and local leaders in Farmington Hills, Southfield and Oak Park are seeking solutions for this fatal issue.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Senior Expo will return 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Southfield Pavilion.

METRO DETROIT — Since it went live last year in July, the 988 phone number has led to an increased number of mental health calls.

SOUTHFIELD — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Child and Adolescent Health Center program is providing Adlai Stevenson Elementary School with a $180,000 grant to partner with Authority Health to open a Child and Adolescent Health Center within the Southfield Public Schools district.

NOVI — George Freeman, of Novi, has qualified for and participated in every National Senior Games event since it was founded in 1985. At 91, he refuses to let age slow him down and is continuing to make strides in sports, particularly running and bowling.

METRO DETROIT — With summer officially here and in full swing, more opportunities exist to soak up the sun’s rays and boost serotonin levels.

TROY — A local nonprofit is taking the fight to childhood cancer through awareness, fundraisers and making deliveries of toys and games.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield has seized on an opportunity that could potentially save the lives of some township residents.

FRANKLIN — Franklin resident Mindy Eisenberg is the founder of Yoga Moves MS and the author of  “Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body.”

TROY — At a presentation at the Michigan State University Management Education Center in Troy May 16, the Michigan chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association said that exciting new advances in Alzheimer’s disease research are in development.

GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield native Noah Arbit took office Jan. 1 as the representative for state House District 20, which comprises all of West Bloomfield Township, eastern Commerce Township along the M-5/Haggerty corridor, Orchard Lake, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, and the northwestern-most part of Bloomfield Township along Square Lake and Telegraph roads.

METRO DETROIT — Statistics across the country are showing a decreasing number of professionals in the health care field, particularly among nurses and general practitioner physicians.

DETROIT — According to a press release,  the Barbara Ann Karmonos Cancer Institute is partnering with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to end pancreatic cancer.

METRO DETROIT — As part of a big donation from the Children’s Miracle Network, Corewell Health Beaumont Children’s received $1.7 million in grants.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At their April 3 meeting, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved a request to participate in the new National Opioids Settlement. This will be the third settlement the city has opted into.

MADISON HEIGHTS — People of all fitness levels are welcome to participate in the annual Madison Heights “Run for the Health of It” 5K Run/Walk — a tradition that not only starts and ends in scenic Suarez Friendship Woods, but that also supports a good cause.

METRO DETROIT — Conditions such as stress and anxiety can often be easy to ignore or write off as minor problems. However, this April, which is Stress Awareness Month, medical experts want to remind people that caring for their mental health can be as important as caring for their physical health.