Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, in collaboration with the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, established a collaborative community outreach program called Street Medicine Oakland that provides free medical care to patients experiencing homelessness in Oakland County. The program…
Bronson Healthcare is helping grow Michigan’s healthcare talent pipeline through a variety of nursing scholarship programs that provide a select group of registered nurses (RNs) funding to assist in pursuing advanced nursing degrees. The scholarships, funded by the Bronson Health…
As demand for skilled professionals in the clinical laboratory sciences continues to increase in rural healthcare settings, Helen Newberry Joy Hospital (HNJH) and Northern Michigan University's (NMU) School of Clinical Sciences developed a collaborative scholarship to provide students with hands-on experience…
The launch of Henry Ford Health’s Virtual ICU (vICU) program is a prime example of how the system is exploring ways to better support team members while improving patient outcomes. First starting at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, then Macomb, West…
Munson Healthcare (MHC) is advancing the health of Northern Michigan communities through the Regional Community Health Opioid Initiative, which offers resources for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery. This includes efforts to address stigma, ensure safe prescribing and educate…
Health professionals throughout the state and country have observed an increase in patients diagnosed with anxiety, depression and suicide-ideation. With grant funding secured from University of Michigan Health – Michigan Medicine Community Health Services, Hope Clinic in Washtenaw County was…
Through an in-depth analysis, the teams at Bronson Healthcare Group found significant gaps existed for pain management among Black laboring patients in comparison to other ethnic and racial groups. In response to this, the multidisciplinary Racial Bias in Pain Management…
Through a Community Health Needs Assessment, behavioral health struggles – primarily mental health and substance abuse – were identified as top concerns among adolescents in Western Wayne County. With this in mind, Trinity Health Livonia Hospital, a 2023 MHA Ludwig…
Hurley Medical Center is advancing the well-being of Flint and Genesee County communities through Patient Resource & Community Advocate, Tarnesa Martin, RN, BSN, who focuses on addressing the barriers that prevent or delay vulnerable patients from seeking care. Data collected…
Henry Ford Health (Henry Ford), a 2023 MHA Ludwig award recipient, is improving the well-being of their community by delivering integrated healthcare and social services to LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning) young people in Detroit. By joining forces…