MyMichigan Health’s Community Service Time Initiative

MyMichigan Health established a Community Service Time (CST) initiative in 2020 that would make it easier for its more than 10,000 employees to give their time and talents to local nonprofits to which they are passionate. Since the program’s start, more than 150 organizations have received assistance and 5,500+ volunteer service hours have been completed by MyMichigan employees. In 2022, employees spent time reducing food insecurity (27,000 meals provided), educating residents (more than 110,000 attended programs, health fairs and similar events), supporting schools and offering preventative services, such as sports physicals and free screenings. Volunteer hours were also served at events, including Relay for Life and Special Olympics, parades, blood donations, church gatherings and more. 

“Community is an intentional, foundational element of MyMichigan Health. In fact, it’s part of our purpose in Creating Healthy Communities – Together,” said Lydia Watson, M.D., president and CEO, MyMichigan Health. “All we do to support the communities we serve through patient care, education and volunteer time is as an economic driver that helps ensure the health of our cities, towns and neighborhoods. When employees take time to volunteer with other organizations whose goals align with ours, it not only demonstrates commitment, it is an investment.”