Michigan Health & Hospital Association

08/26/2026

With back-to-school season in full swing, sports physicals and annual checkups are top of mind for many Michigan families. The teams at Corewell Health are committed to working year-round to ensure students have the tools and skills for a healthy future. 🫀📈

Knowing sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in young athletes, the Student Heart Check (SHC) program brings volunteer cardiologists, clinical staff and mobile diagnostic equipment into Michigan schools to deliver no‑cost cardiac screenings to students ages 13-18, regardless of athletic status.

To learn more and see how Michigan hospitals are and , visit MIHospitals.org ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SbBEaV

The teams at Corewell Health are committed to working year-round to ensure students have the tools and skills for a healthy future.

08/24/2026

Be part of the conversation at the 2026 Michigan Healthcare Workforce Summit!

Join healthcare leaders, educators, employers, and workforce partners for a day of discussion and connection focused on Michigan’s healthcare workforce. From current challenges to new ideas and approaches, the Summit brings together perspectives from across the healthcare sector to explore what’s next.

📅 October 27, 2026
📍 Treetops Resort, Ga***rd, Michigan
🔗Register here: mhcsummit.eventbrite.com/

We are proud to host this event in partnership with Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Michigan Center for Rural Health, Michigan Primary Care Association, Michigan Homecare and Hospice, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Office of Tribal Government Services and Policy.

08/21/2026

📆 Registration is open for the MHA Keystone Center Safety & Quality Symposium!

The Oct. 14 event is designed for clinical teams across the continuum of care, quality and safety professionals and healthcare executives ➡️ https://bit.ly/4kkc9xe

08/19/2026

For rural hospitals, serving communities means finding innovative ways to ensure patients can access care despite the challenges of distance and transportation. The teams at Munising Memorial Hospital/ Bay Care Medical Center are doing just that for local Upper Peninsula residents with their travelling Mobile Health Unit.

The state-of-the-art, 37-foot mobile clinic provides convenient access to wellness visits, routine doctor appointments, blood work, preventive screenings, EKGs, retinal scans and physicals for local employees, students and service workers.

Learn more about the clinic and other ways are and at MIHospitals.org ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qnJzOX

The teams at Munising Memorial Hospital are proud to serve local Upper Peninsula residents with their traveling Mobile Health Unit.

08/12/2026

📈 REPORT: Today we released our 2026 Economic Impact of Healthcare in Michigan report, highlighting healthcare's role as one of Michigan's leading economic drivers.

In fiscal year 2024, healthcare generated $115 billion in economic value, supported more than one million jobs and contributed $25.1 billion annually in tax revenue. View the full report ➡️ https://bit.ly/3D1AQLv

08/11/2026

The teams at Trinity Health MI are committed to helping enhance access to care by partnering with the Dispensary of Hope, a nonprofit that connects uninsured and low-income individuals living with chronic conditions to free prescription medication.

As prescription drug prices continue to climb at an alarming rate across Michigan and the country, efforts like this alongside the national program continue to help qualified providers offer lifesaving care that’s close to home for patients in need. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4zbuofG

Trinity Health Grand Rapids is helping enhance access to care by partnering with the Dispensary of Hope, a nonprofit that connects uninsured and low-income individuals living with chronic conditions to free prescription medication.

08/05/2026

Rural residents face unique challenges when it comes to accessing behavioral healthcare services. In response to this, the teams at McKenzie Health System launched the Peace of Mind Clinic in 2024 to expand access to behavioral health services in rural Sanilac County where residents previously had limited access to psychiatric care.

Since opening, it has served hundreds of patients from more than 40 rural communities. Early results include strong patient engagement and a reduction in hospital encounters for behavioral health conditions. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fPkIjv

Michigan hospitals are finding innovative ways to remove barriers for rural residents to help those in need across their communities.

08/04/2026

Election day is here! Michigan hospitals and healthcare teams rely on the support of elected officials to continue providing 24/7 care to their communities. Get to the polls between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. to support those who support us. Find your polling location ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vE1v8J

‼️Unable to vote in-person due to an unexpected hospitalization, physical disability, illness or death in the family? Contact your local clerk to request an emergency absentee ballot ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vTmYez

08/03/2026

Have you made a plan to cast your vote in the Aug. 4 primary election? ✅

Make your voice heard to ensure state leaders prioritize what’s in the best interest of Michigan’s healthcare community and those they serve every day. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vE1v8J

🚨 To request an emergency absentee ballot, visit ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vTmYez

08/03/2026

⚠️ The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently changed the process for documenting and the forms that should be used.

Effective immediately, providers should discontinue use of the previous Michigan-specific Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) forms and transition to using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-issued VIS documents and the new Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) Immunization Notice Form. Learn more ➡️

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently changed the process for documenting immunizations and the forms that should be used.