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MDHHS advises vaccination amid increasing respiratory illnesses in Michigan

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging residents to get vaccinated as flu, COVID-19, and RSV cases rise across the state.

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 17, 2025

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Michigan expands free birth control access through statewide program

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) continues to provide free contraception resources across more than 300 locations in the state through the Take Control of Your Birth Control program.

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 16, 2025

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Michigan seeks providers for statewide mobile crisis services

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 15, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking applicants for a grant funding opportunity aimed at expanding behavioral health services across the state.

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Michigan reports progress on child welfare system improvements

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 14, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) provided an update on the progress made in improving the state's child welfare system.

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Michigan joins CMS innovation project on behavioral healthcare

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 9, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is set to participate in the Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model, an initiative aimed at enhancing behavioral health care access and outcomes.

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Michigan seeks applicants for social determinants advisory council

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 8, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is inviting local organizations and community members to apply for positions on the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Hubs Advisory Council.

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Michigan offers stipends for behavioral health internships starting January 8

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 7, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is once again offering its Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program, which aims to bolster the state's behavioral health workforce.

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Michigan marks Social Determinants of Health Month with statewide initiatives

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 6, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is marking Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Month this January by collaborating with partners across the state.

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In Michigan, 1,183 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 1, 2025

Michigan registered 1,183 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Michigan launches center for behavioral health provider training

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 18, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has initiated a new project aimed at enhancing training access for behavioral health providers.

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Senate Bill aims to protect Michigan healthcare services from pharmaceutical pressures

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 13, 2024

A recent development in Michigan's legislative landscape saw the passage of Senate Bill 1179, a move aimed at safeguarding community healthcare services from what are described as "arbitrary attacks" by pharmaceutical manufacturers on the 340B...

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Senate advances bill protecting 340B drug pricing program

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 11, 2024

Members of the Senate Oversight Committee have prioritized patient welfare over pharmaceutical profits by advancing Senate Bill 1179 to the full Senate.

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Michigan updates health plan contracts for new dual eligible benefit program

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 6, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has revised contract awards for nine health plans to implement a new benefit plan, MI Coordinated Health.

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MDHHS receives $2.25M grant for youth epilepsy care transition project

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 4, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has received a $2.25 million grant for the Michigan Youth with Epilepsy Transition demonstration project.

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MDHHS urges Michiganders to vaccinate against influenza ahead of holidays

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 2, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging residents to receive their annual flu vaccine as National Influenza Vaccination Week takes place from December 2 to 6.

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Michigan launches ambitious plan aiming for 90% reduction in new HIV cases by 2030

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 2, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has unveiled a plan aimed at reducing new HIV infections by 90% by the year 2030.

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In Michigan, 1,100 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 1, 2024

Michigan registered 1,100 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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MDHHS strengthens partnerships with Michigan's federally recognized tribes

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 27, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is enhancing its collaboration with federally recognized tribes in the state through its Office of Tribal Government Services & Policy.

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Michigan seeks proposals for teams aiding overdose survivors

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 20, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced a grant funding opportunity aimed at developing Quick Response Teams (QRTs).