Hospitals across Michigan play a critical role in improving health, strengthening communities and advancing high-quality care for all Michiganders. With 100% membership representing every hospital in the state, the MHA amplifies important stories that show how hospitals help patients, families and communities through meaningful programs, partnerships and services across Michigan.
This collection highlights community benefit efforts that reflect Michigan hospitals’ shared commitment to advancing care, supporting wellness and improving quality of life statewide.
Members with questions or who would like to submit stories may contact Lucy Ciaramitaro at the MHA.
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) and postpartum depression are among the most common complications of childbirth, often affecting moms with young children and women who’ve suffered a pregnancy loss….
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…
For rural hospitals, serving communities means finding innovative ways to ensure patients can access care despite the challenges of distance and transportation. With this in mind, the teams at Munising…
Hospitals are cornerstones of community care, consistently evolving to meet the needs of those they serve and finding innovative ways to remove barriers to better health for those who need…
Rural residents face unique challenges when it comes to accessing behavioral healthcare services. In response to this, Michigan hospitals are finding innovative ways to remove barriers and help those in…
Michigan hospitals know that caring for communities means going beyond clinical care to address factors that influence a person’s everyday physical, mental and long-term well-being. The Extraordinary Neighbors Program at…
Michigan hospitals are working alongside community partners to remove barriers and ensure residents across the state have access to timely, lifesaving behavioral healthcare services. Located on the Munson Medical Center…
The YMCA of Saginaw is giving local kids a front-row seat to the world of healthcare this summer thanks to a partnership with MyMichigan Health. The Health Careers Summer…
Michigan hospitals are committed to investing in efforts that advance the health of the patients and communities they serve every day. With grant funding from the Michigan Department of Health…
Directly fulfilling its mission to bridge healthcare gaps, the University of Michigan (UM) Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic delivers critical, no-cost medical services directly to communities in need across Mid-Michigan. The…
The teams at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital (SMH) are working to expand access to financial assistance to ensure residents across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula don’t delay or forego essential care. As rising…
Hospitals are there in life’s most critical moments, supporting people at all walks of life and expanding access to care beyond the bedside. For children and families experiencing behavioral health…
Michigan hospitals have long prioritized infection control and prevention, investing in resources that strengthen safety and quality measures for their patients and staff. The MHA Keystone Center is committed to…
Hospitals show up for Michigan communities around the clock to provide care, support families and strengthen the places we call home. In honor of National Hospital Week, MHA teams asked…
Every hour of every day, nurses provide care Michiganders can count on. As staffing shortages continue to impact various sectors of healthcare, Michigan hospitals are focused on creative solutions to…
Hospitals are improving the health and well-being of communities through a care model that fosters collaboration between clinicians, patients and their support systems. Person- and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) — often…
From prenatal care and labor and delivery to neonatal intensive care and postpartum follow-up, Bronson Healthcare plays a critical role in influencing health outcomes for mothers and babies across Southwest…
Rural hospitals are the heart of their communities, providing care close to home in addition to jobs, stability and reassurance that help is nearby in life’s most pivotal moments. Despite…
Patients often feel most vulnerable during the transition from hospital to home – especially if questions linger, follow-up care is extensive or there’s any risk of complications. Knowing this, hospitals…
Michigan hospitals are finding innovative ways to improve patient outcomes and remove barriers to timely care. One example of this comes from McLaren Health Care and its McLaren Heart &…
Healthcare remains the state’s largest employer of direct, private-sector jobs. With this in mind, hospitals are finding innovative ways to give Michigan students the opportunity to gain real-world exposure to…
Navigating healthcare billing and out-of-pocket costs can be overwhelming. In order to let patients focus on healing, many hospitals are expanding the role of financial counselors, social workers and patient…
Mackinac Straits Health System opened its retail pharmacy in St. Ignace following valuable feedback from the community. Previously, the community lacked access to pharmacy services on weekends and holidays. This…
Simulation training helps care teams prepare for rare, high-risk events by allowing them to practice clinical decision-making and collaboration in a safe environment. Through an equipment grant distributed by the…
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