Detroit Community Solutions, in partnership with Wayne State University’s Center for the
Study of Citizenship, Michigan Health Endowment Fund, Wayne Mobile Health Unit, the
American Heart Association, and many others, will help tackle the challenge of physical
fitness and healthier eating habits to improve overall health. Overall, this partnership has the
potential to significantly enhance the health and vitality of the northeast Detroit community,
creating a healthier environment for current and future generations by engaging residents to
educate and assist one another with actionable plans for health improvement.
-Community Health Screenings from Wayne Mobile Health Unit
-Heart health education from the American Heart Association
-Ask the Pharmacist booth for medication questions
-Healthy grilled recipes from Chef Guy Richardson
-Community Health Walk (weather permitting)
Founding director, Dr. Marc Kruman, for the Center for Study of Citizenship, firmly
believes “The best expert in what you can to improve your health is you!”. Currently, the
Citizenship for Health program is hosted by Detroit Community Solutions in Conner Creek.
The program has 45-50 active senior participants engaged in deliberative democracy and
actions to improve their health. All are welcome to attend the event.
Detroit Community Solutions, (formerly Detroit Community Initiative), has been a
grassroots quality-of-life advocate for residents of Northeast Detroit since 1995. Our mission
is to provide sustainable solutions to community challenges. To learn more about the
programs offered please visit our website at dscsol.org or follow our FB page for news and
events @DetroitCommunitySolutions
Press Release