Michigan leaders to mark wellness center opening
Photo courtesy Southwest Solutions
Posted: 06/16/2011
DETROIT (WXYZ) - Governor Snyder, Mayor Bing, Senator Stabenow and other leaders will be in attendance to mark the opening of the first integrated healthcare center in Southeast Michigan.
5716 Wellness will open Friday, June 17. The center is named for its important role to serve low-income and underserved families in Southwest Detroit. Established through a partnership with Covenant Community Care and Southwest Solutions , the center will provide medical, dental, obstetrics, behavioral healthcare, counseling and other human services.
Located at 5716 Michigan Avenue, the center is a four-story structure that was once a cigar factory designed by Albert Kahn a century ago. The center will be home to six agencies that will enhance the health and well being of the community.
The program will begin at 3pm on Friday, June 17. For more information visit the Southwest Solutions Website .
Copyright 2011 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
PRINT
More Detroit Headlines
-
Flu Fight Continues
Michigan State University is part of a study that could be crucial in turning the corner toward treating the flu.
-
Thousands raceed for cure in Detroit
More than 30 thousand people turned out at the 21 st annual Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure in Detroit Saturday.
-
Keeping kids safe
Detroit police host outdoor fun fest aimed at keeping kids safe.
