Thanks to Our 2023 Sponsors!
Our corporate sponsors’ generous and continued support makes the MHA Annual Membership Meeting a valuable land productive event. Weโd like to thank these sponsors in advance of the meeting for generously responding to our request for support.
2023 MHA Annual Meeting
June 28 โ June 30, 2023 | Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
Hospital leadership and key decisionmakers will gather June 28-30 for the MHA Annual Membership Meeting at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. The meeting brings together more than 300 healthcare decision-makers to discuss healthcare issues and recognize and celebrate MHA program year achievements. Registration materials will be available in early April.
For more information, contact Erica Leyko at the MHA.ย
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
9 a.m.
MHA Board of Trustees Meeting
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Registration
Welcome Area Open
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Social
6 – 7 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
6 – 10 p.m.
Childrenโs Dinner and Parties (ages 6-12)
THURSDAY, JUNE 29
7 – 8:15 a.m.
ACHE Annual State Membership Meeting and Breakfast
7:30 – 11 a.m.
Registration
Welcome Area Open
8:30 โ 8:45 a.m.
Call to Order
Presentation of Advancing Safe Care Award and Circle of Honor Awards
8:45 โ 9:30 a.m.
Spencer C. Johnson Health Policy Lecture
9:30 โ 10:15 a.m.
MHA House of Delegates (Members Only)
Health PAC Awards
10:15 โ 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 – 11 a.m.
General Session
11 โ 11:30 a.m.
Fireside Chat
11:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Presentation of Ludwig Community Benefit Awards and Healthcare Leadership Awards
11:45 a.m.
Recess: MHA House of Delegates
Grand Luncheon Experience
12:30 p.m.
Links Fore Health Golf Outing Begins
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Family Event
1:30 โ 3 p.m.
Physician CME
6 – 7 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
6 – 10 p.m.
Childrenโs Dinner and Parties (ages 6-12)
7 – 9 p.m.
MHA Annual Banquet
9 – 11 p.m.
Chairsโ and Awards Reception
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
8:15 – 9 a.m.
General Session
9 – 9:15 a.m.
Inaugural Remarks of the New Chair
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Closing Session
10:15 a.m.
Adjournment
Health Equity Belongs to Everybody
Spencer C. Johnson Health Policy Lecture
Thursday, June 29 โข 8:45 – 9:30 a.m.
- How information and observational studies outside of typical healthcare data can be used to uncover health disparities and guide clinical approaches to health improvement.
- Ways to leverage partnerships and technology to connect patients to social resources.
- Organizational strategies for developing a more diverse healthcare workforce to meet the health and social needs of future generations.
- Relationship and communication strategies for overcoming misinformation and lack of trust within communities.
Taking Health Further
General Session
Thursday, June 29 โข 10:30 – 11 a.m.
- Actions focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice, including examples of empowering communities to fight health disparities.
- Partnerships among stakeholders to bring new, inclusive innovative solutions to healthcare delivery.
- His path to mental wellness and balance.
Fireside Chat: Problem Solving Urgent Challenges
General Session
Thursday, June 29 โข 11 โ 11:30 a.m.
Our mission is to provide safe, affordable care to families. But are we really moving the needle? Every family has a story about unmet needs and every provider has a process for meeting these needs. But until the gap between these two is solved, disparities will continue. Alisahah Jackson, MD, and Marcus Whitneyย will share their experiences in problem-solving and collaborating to improve health and well-being.
Talking Health: Good Health Depends on Better Communication
General Session
Friday, June 30 โข 8:15 – 9 a.m.
- Define public health more clearly.
- Reframe public health assumptions.
- Avoid messages that backfire.
- Bring data to life through storytelling.
The Coffee Bean: Lessons to Create Positive Change
Closing Session
Friday, June 30 โข 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Childrenโs Activities
Wednesday and Thursday, June 28 and 29
When the end of June closes in, kids begin to daydream about what adventures are in store at the MHA Annual Meeting. The Grand Hotel is a destination in itself, but when kids can catch up with longtime MHA friends and make new ones, the experience is double the fun! The childrenโs activities are designed to be age appropriate and are packed with fun of all kinds. Please note the new age groups. Programs include a meal and activities.
Childrenโs Schedule and Activity
Age group | Wednesday from 6 – 10 p.m. | Thursday from 6 – 10 p.m. |
6 – 8 years | Arts and crafts | Outdoor games |
9 – 12 years | Scavenger hunt | Pickle ball competition |
Policies regarding Childrenโs Activities
You are encouraged to pre-register children for the full meeting and all activities in which they wish to participate. Complete the pre-registration form included with this brochure. If children are not registered prior to arrival on the island, they may do so Wednesday and Thursday in the Welcome Area in the Grand Hotel. Please note these policies:
- All children must be between 6 and 12 years of age to participate in the childrenโs activities that will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights.
- Children must be picked up at the specified location by 10 p.m. on both nights.
- Children registering for the MHA activities must remain on the property during these activities and their parents must be guests of the Grand Hotel. During the childrenโs activities, parents must be on the Grand Hotel property (which includes the Jockey Club and the Gatehouse.)
- Dinner and refreshments are included with the events.
- The MHA childrenโs programs are organized and staffed by the Grand Hotel. If you have questions or concerns about your childโs participation in the programs, please contact the Grand Hotel at (906) 847-3331.
The Grand Hotel does not offer babysitting services.
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