• The 2026 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Those unable to vote in-person due to an unexpected hospitalization, physical disability, illness or death in the family are encouraged to contact their local clerk’s office by 4 p.m. to request an emergency absentee ballot. Those not registered to vote can do so in-person before or on Election Day with a local clerk and proof of residency. The MHA has election resources and information available on the MHA Elections webpage.   

• The Michigan Public Health Week Partnership is accepting nominations for the 2026 Hometown Health Hero Award by 5 p.m. Nov. 6.     

• The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Scholarship Program through Nov. 9.   

• Healthcare leaders from across Michigan gathered last month in Lansing for the 2026 MHA Keystone Center Safety & Quality Symposium, which focused on creating safer, healthier work environments for healthcare workers. Those not able to attend can review the post-event recap article.  

• The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are encouraging hospitals to take the Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge to promote nutrition, healing and disease prevention. To sign the pledge and learn more, visit the HHS website.    

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