Michigan Health & Hospital Association

03/18/2026

As many observe National , hospitals across the state are implementing programs to address chronic disease through nutrition education and expanded food access.

Since the inception of the MHA Collaboratives – which support efforts to improve Michiganders’ health outcomes in maternal health, behavioral health and chronic disease – participating hospitals have distributed more than 1,400 food boxes, meals or vouchers; delivered 19 nutrition education sessions; conducted 11 food demonstrations and more ⬇️

As many observe National Nutrition Month, hospitals across the state are implementing programs to address chronic disease through nutrition education and expanded food access.

03/17/2026

“It’s a partnership with our teams and ensuring that we can bring the right care to the right moment for each pregnant person,” said Dr. Aaron Davies, chief of quality, Bronson Medical Group. Read more ⤵️

Bronson Health's Centering Program is giving expecting mothers in Kalamazoo County more time with clinicians, peer support, and health education, and the results are showing up in the data. Read the full story through the link in the comments.

03/12/2026

Access to medications shouldn’t depend on your ZIP code. 💊 Mackinac Straits Health System's retail pharmacy is helping ensure residents and visitors can get the care they need without travelling far distances.

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03/10/2026

Patient Safety Awareness Week isn’t a one-time initiative — it’s a daily commitment across Michigan hospitals. This work often looks like:

🗣️ Building a culture where staff can speak up to prevent errors and share “good catches.”

📝 Learning from safety events through confidential peer reviews and adverse event committees.

🍼 Using evidence-based safety bundles in maternal care and other areas that improve prevention efforts, protocols and readiness.

💊 Improving medication safety and infection prevention through quality improvement collaboratives that track outcomes and reduce harm.

👷 Strengthening workplace safety and well-being through violence prevention programs, risk assessments, trainings and burnout-reduction support.

💻 Making health IT safer by evaluating system resilience and improving governance around new technologies.

Join us in celebrating the teams who are working around the clock to strengthen systems and culture to reduce harm and keep patients and care teams safer. Learn more about efforts underway by visiting our MHA Keystone Center webpage ➡️ https://bit.ly/3FhDDUf

03/09/2026

"We're committed to doing everything in our power going forward to create access to high-quality, affordable care for all Michiganders," said MHA CEO Brian Peters.

In a recent roundtable with Crain's Detroit Business, Michigan hospital and business leaders push for collaboration to protect access and rein in costs ⬇️

During a recent roundtable hosted by Crain’s Content Studio in partnership with the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, executives agreed: structural change is needed to solve healthcare affordability in the state.

03/06/2026

03/05/2026

🩵 This week's feature highlights efforts at MyMichigan Health to prepare clinical staff for rare, high-risk maternal events.

Through an equipment grant and funding support, the team recently hosted a training focused on responding to Amniotic Fluid Embolism. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3N8GnHz

02/26/2026

Lake Huron Medical Center, Port Huron, partners with the People’s Clinic for Better Health, which has been providing life-saving healthcare at no cost to the uninsured and underinsured in St. Clair County for more than 35 years.

The clinic has volunteers that donate their time, including registered nurses, medical students, mobile clinic volunteers, physicians and six paid staff members. Read more about how Michigan ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bcxGVO

02/25/2026

MHA Board Chair Bill Manns, president and CEO Bronson Healthcare, shares personal insights during and more about the innovative ways Bronson has grown a more diversified team rooted in skills, ability, character and the broad range of perspectives that help strengthen patient care. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MxpuWZ

02/20/2026

From the ER in the middle of the night to heart care in Traverse City and pediatric care in Grand Rapids, Michigan’s hospitals show up for people when they need it most.

In a new Detroit News op-ed, MHA CEO Brian Peters underscores how quality, community and access remain at the heart of what hospitals do — and why continued partnerships are essential for a healthier Michigan.

Michigan hospitals face rising costs from drugs, labor, and an aging population. The CEO of the Michigan Hospital Association explains why collaboration is key to making healthcare affordable for everyone.

02/16/2026

Following the American Academy of Pediatrics’ evidence-based schedule helps ensure Michigan’s children can grow, learn and thrive. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Om07aS

Gary Roth, Chief Medical Officer of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, shares statement supporting AAP immunization schedule

02/12/2026

Camp 911 is a hands-on, youth-focused event supported by Marshfield Clinic Health System - Dickinson hospital that's designed to teach school-aged children essential response skills.

Learn more about this effort and other ways Michigan advance the well-being of communities across the state ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZvZwpJ