The MHA recently launched Always Caring, Always Advancing, a new multi-year, statewide public affairs campaign highlighting the powerful stories of caregivers and patients across Michigan. The campaign reinforces hospitals as essential community anchors and economic drivers while showcasing the many ways Michigan hospitals advance access to care, innovation and community health. Members with questions may contact the MHA.
Community Health Improvement Week is June 8-12. Members are encouraged to highlight how their organizations partner to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve. The week provides an opportunity to showcase community impact and engage stakeholders. Members can explore American Hospital Association (AHA) resources for ideas and tools to amplify their efforts and watch for upcoming MHA communications spotlighting work across the state. Members with questions may contact Ewa Panetta at the MHA.
MHA offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
The MHA Person & Family Engagement Advisory Council (PFEAC) met May 14 to examine patient journey mapping, a method used to document and visualize the patient experience across healthcare touchpoints, from recognizing a health need through treatment and ongoing care. PFEAC members and the MHA Health Access & Community Impact Council are collaborating to identify where patients may feel disconnected during the care process and explore opportunities to strengthen connections with healthcare providers and community partners to improve patient and family wellbeing. Questions about the council can be directed to Erin Steward.The MHA membership will convene in person for the MHA Annual Membership Meeting June 24–26. The event will feature an outstanding lineup of experts discussing key topics, including public perception and affordability. Members are encouraged to register by May 22 to attend this memorable event. Members with questions may contact the MHA or call (517) 323-3443.
The MHA will host a Health Access and Community Impact Office Hours session April 29 from noon to 12:45 p.m. ET, featuring Michigan 211. The session will highlight regional trends and emerging community needs based on call volume, demographics and service requests, helping inform care coordination and resource navigation efforts. Members with questions may contact Ewa Panetta at the MHA.
MHA Endorsed Business Partner i2G Systems is hosting the webinar Pathway to Prevention April 22 from 11 a.m. to noon ET. Guest speaker, Jeff McDole, chief product officer at i2G Systems, will review a recent case study on how properly aligning safety and security policies, procedures and technology helped prevent a workplace violence incident and explore solutions to support sustained security performance in healthcare facilities. Members are encouraged to register or contact Rob Wood at the MHA with questions.The MHA membership will convene in person for the MHA Annual Membership Meeting June 24–26. The annual meeting will feature an outstanding lineup of experts discussing key topics, including public perception and affordability. Members are encouraged to register by May 22 to attend this memorable event. Members with questions may contact the MHA or call (517) 323-3443.Join MHA Endorsed Business Partner SmarterDx for the webinar From Policy to Your Playbook: Turning Rural Health Transformation Programs into Actionable Steps, Feb. 26 from 1 – 2 p.m. ET. This session will provide insights into federal and state Rural Health Transformation initiatives that are unlocking meaningful funding and help healthcare leaders translate policy language into action they can take for their organizations. Members with questions may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.