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Rx Kids Launches in more Michigan communities

June 2, 2026

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The Rx Kids summer rollout to 20 new Michigan communities began June 1, with expansions reaching seven additional areas across Jackson, Kalamazoo, and Muskegon counties. 

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“Rx Kids is providing a future where all families have the financial stability they need to nurture healthy, thriving children,” said Dr. Mona Hanna, Director of Rx Kids and Associate Dean of Public Health at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. “Since launching in the City of Kalamazoo, the people of Kalamazoo County have seen how powerful it is to invest in moms during pregnancy and babies in their first year of life. Bringing this efficient and effective program to the City of Galesburg and Oshtemo and Wakeshma townships is another step toward reducing stress, boosting local economies, and giving babies the start they deserve.”

Read the Kalamazoo County launch release

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“Rx Kids is reimagining what it means to care for families," said Dr. Mona Hanna, Director of Rx Kids and Associate Dean of Public Health at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. "We know that where a baby is born should never determine their chance at a healthy life. We are proud to bring this proven maternal and infant health program into Jackson County and stand alongside families as they build healthier futures.”

Read the full launch release

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“We know that early, direct support works—and it matters most in communities facing the greatest need,” said Dr. Mona Hanna, Director of Rx Kids and Associate Dean of Public Health at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. “Expanding Rx Kids to the cities of Muskegon and Muskegon Heights is both urgent and impactful. This investment along the West Michigan lakeshore is about improving maternal and infant health today while building stronger, more equitable communities for the future.”

Read the Muskegon County launch release

 Rx Kids in the Media

Jackson:

  • Jackson community launches Rx Kids program to support new and expecting parents - WILX
  • Mother, infant cash prescription program expands to Jackson County - WLNS
  • ‘There is no catch.’ Expanded program to give new Jackson mothers $4,500 - MLive - Jackson Citizen Patriot
  • Jackson community launches Rx Kids program to support new and expecting parents - WSYM - FOX 47
  • Rx Kids Launches Today in City of Jackson and Blackman Township - JTV

Kalamazoo:

  • Rx Kids expands into more Kalamazoo County communities - WWMT
  • More money for new moms as cash assistance program expands in Kalamazoo County - WXMI (FOX 17)

Kalamazoo/Muskegon:

  • Rx Kids expanding in Kalamazoo, Muskegon counties - WOOD

Muskegon:

  • ‘Lowering the hurdles:’ Rx Kids launches in Muskegon, Muskegon Heights - MLive - Muskegon Chronicle
  • Rx Kids launches in Muskegon and Muskegon Heights; offers support during pregnancy and early infancy -WXMI (FOX 17)
  • Rx Kids Cash Program Launches in Muskegon and Muskegon Heights - WZZM | May 28: Rx Kids program coming to Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, offering cash payments to pregnant, newborn moms- WZZM

    All June 1 releases
  • Rx Kids expands in Jackson, Kalamazoo, Muskegon counties - WKZO and WTVB