From Physician to Community Advocate: The Story Behind 100 Families

For over 15 years, Dr. Eleanore Kue served more than 10,000 patients and provided over 50,000 medical visits in her urgent care clinic on the south side of Lansing. But over time, she realized something powerful: medical care alone was not enough.In this episode, Dr. Kue shares how watching her patients struggle with homelessness, food insecurity, mental illness, and instability revealed a deeper truth — the system was not designed for people in crisis. Referrals and flyers weren’t creating change. Relationships were.Through a deeply personal patient story and her journey from physician to community connector, she explains how the 100 Families Initiative was born — a grassroots movement built on trust, collaboration, and holistic support.If you’ve ever wondered why 100 Families focuses on walking alongside families instead of simply referring them, this episode will help you understand the heart behind the work.Because families don’t need more flyers.They need people willing to walk with them.