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MDHHS Seeks Proposals for Primary Substance Abuse Prevention Programs for Youth  

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released a grant funding opportunity March 4 to provide support to organizations implementing primary substance use prevention programs for children and youth.   

The goal of this program is to support organizations to deliver primary prevention programs that prevent youth, ages 12 to 17, from partaking in alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Some programming ideas include increasing access to extracurricular activities, helping youth develop decision-making skills and other protective factors.  

This funding opportunity is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private and public entities, local health departments, federally recognized tribes, or an Urban Indian Health Clinic program and universities.  

Funding is provided through the State of Michigan Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund. These funds are from a nationwide settlement with pharmaceutical distributors. The state plans to receive $1.8 billion from the settlement by 2040. Funds plan to be distributed to the state and directly to county, city and township governments.  

Members are encouraged to join the pre-application conference scheduled for 9 a.m. on Monday, March 9.  

Applications are due by 3 p.m. April 2 via EGrAMS. More information about this funding opportunity can be found on the EGrAMS website under “Current Grants” then “Specialty Behavioral Health Services” and finally selecting the “PSUPS-2026” grant program.   

Members with questions may contact the MHA policy team. 

Hospitals Help: Grant Drives Maternal Safety Innovation at MyMichigan Health

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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 MHA Keystone Center with funding support from UnitedHealthcare, MyMichigan Health is strengthening hands-on learning to improve readiness for rare but life-threatening maternal emergencies.

Using MamaBirthie simulators provided through the grant, MyMichigan Health recently partnered with Maternal 911 to host a training focused on responding to Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE). The session brought together nurses, midwives and physicians from its Midland and Alma birthing units to practice rapid, coordinated response strategies, including an OB zone approach that clarifies team roles to ensure critical steps are not missed during high-risk events.

“These simulations give us the chance to practice responding to uncommon complications we hope never happen, but need to be prepared for,” said Tonia Vanwieren B.S.N., R.N., system nursing director of maternal child and women’s health, MyMichigan Health. “Having the equipment and time to train together builds confidence and helps us respond quicker when every second matters when an emergency arises.”

The MHA Keystone Center works alongside the Michigan Alliance for Innovation (MI AIM) on Maternal Health to equip Michigan birthing hospitals with practical tools that strengthen clinical readiness, build confident care teams and improve outcomes for mothers and babies across Michigan.

Members with questions about MI AIM or other maternal health quality improvement offerings should reach out to Naomi Rosner at the MHA Keystone Center. For more information and hospital stories, check out the 2025 Community Impact Report. Members with questions may contact Lucy Ciaramitaro at the MHA.

MHA Monday Report May 5, 2025

Member News, Monday Report

Wellpath Supplemental Testimony Highlights Week of Advocacy Efforts

The MHA provided testimony April 30 to the House Appropriations Committee about healthcare services provided to prisoners by Michigan hospitals that have not been reimbursed by Wellpath, a third-party …

MHA Annual Membership Meeting Brings Opportunities for Learning and Connection

The MHA membership will convene in person for the MHA Annual Membership Meeting June 25 –27 at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. The annual membership meeting is an opportunity to learn, network and celebrate …

Healthcare Leaders Convene for the Return of the MHA Keystone Center Safety & Quality Symposium

More than 100 healthcare professionals gathered April 28 and 29 in East Lansing for the return of the MHA Keystone Center Safety & Quality Symposium. Attendees included individuals across the continuum of care including quality, …

mha advancing safe care awardCorewell Health Suicide Care & Prevention Team Receives MHA Advancing Safe Care Award

The MHA announced the winner of its 2025 Advancing Safe Care Award April 28, honoring Corewell Health’s suicide care and prevention team. The award was announced during the MHA Keystone Center Safety & Quality Symposium. …

Members Engage in PFE Webinar During Patient Experience Week

More than 50 patient experience, nurses and quality professionals participated in the MHA Person & Family Engagement (PFE) Improvement Sprint webinar Hospital Staffing and Structures Needed to Support and Coordinate PFE Activities during Patient Experience …

MI AIM Opens Applications for $25,000 Grant for Participating Birthing Hospitals

The Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM) recently announced its partnership with United Healthcare to offer $25,000 to three birthing hospitals in Michigan to purchase equipment to support staff education. All Michigan …

The Five Things I Love Most About Nurses

In a few short days, I will celebrate one year as the inaugural chief nursing officer for the MHA. This position has given me the privilege of bringing together nurse leaders from across the state and country, …

Keckley Report

The 7 Issues Hospital Trustees worry About Most

“This Sunday, the American Hospital Association will convene for its Annual Meeting in DC featuring 50 speakers covering a wide range of topics. It comes at a precarious time for hospitals as Congress begins its budget reconciliation bill process that is expected to include a number of cuts to healthcare spending negatively impacting hospital finances directly. This week also marks the Trump Administration’s 100-day milestone which has seen its popularity decline and economic uncertainty mount. …

Transformational change in the U.S. health system is not contemplated by trustees because near-term survival requires their full attention. That’s a view reinforced by the hospital CEO and consistent with their admittedly limited understanding of the entire system. …

AHA and its Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare have successfully defended hospitals against unwelcome regulations and disruptive competitors. It has successfully reinforced antipathy toward health insurers and deflected criticism of its prices to forces outside its control i.e. labor costs, drug and supply chain costs, unnecessary regulation, under-payments by Medicare and Medicaid and more.”

Paul Keckley, April 28, 2025

New to KnowNews to Know

The MHA is issuing a request for proposal for a $2.5 million competitive grant program for Michigan healthcare entities to expand access to hospital-based peer recovery coach services.

MHA in the News

The MHA was successful in placing several news stories during the week of April 28 related to potential federal Medicaid funding cuts. The Lansing State Journal published an op-ed from MHA CEO Brian Peters that …

Requests for Information Required for SLCGP Grant

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The Michigan Cybersecurity Planning Committee is requesting additional information from applicants who previously expressed an interest in participating in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Funds (SLCGP). This program aims to enhance cybersecurity infrastructure across various entities, including rural hospitals.

The request for information must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on May 1 to be considered for these funds. Selected applicants must have a current unique entity identification (UEI) registered through SAM.gov and a vendor identification number from the state. Applicants who have neither IDs should initiate the process of obtaining them immediately, as they are necessary for funding and reimbursements.

The FY 2022 SLCGP funds will be distributed as a direct sub-grant through the Michigan State Police, aimed at reimbursing local government for costs incurred in implementing approved SLGCP Projects. For the FY 2022 grant cycle, funding will be available for only two approved projects:

  • Subscriptions and licensing for Endpoint Detection & Response.
  • Cybersecurity assessments conducted under Michigan MiDEAL approved contract.

The MHA recommends members work with CyberForce|Q, an MHA Endorsed Partner and an approved MiDEAL vendor. CyberForceIQ has 28 years of experience in architecting and implementing measurable cybersecurity programs for organizations of all sizes, ensuring proven cybersecurity program advancement.

Members with questions may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.

MDHHS Issues RFP for EMS Workforce Grants

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a request for proposal (RFP) for emergency medical services (EMS) workforce grants to improve accessibility of EMS training programs. Through the $9 million grant, the MDHHS will expand access to EMS education programs and address the statewide shortage of paramedics.

Applicants are eligible for up to $400,000 in grant money to use during the one-year program, from Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025.

These funds can be used to cover tuition costs and offer students an hourly wage for time spent in EMS training programs. Additional funding categories include initiatives to increase access in underserved areas, outreach campaigns to increase student enrollment and efforts to mitigate barriers to enrollment or student success.

Grant applications must be submitted electronically through EGrAMS by 3 p.m. May 30. An optional pre-application webinar will be held April 8 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A recording of the webinar will be available later. The MDHHS will accept questions by email until April 11 and plans to release a FAQ April 17 on the EGrAMS website.

Members are encouraged to attend the pre-application webinar and submit an application.

Members with questions may contact Kelsey Ostergren at the MHA.