Michigan Health & Hospital Association

11/20/2025

Happy National Rural Health Day! Thank you to all the Michigan lawmakers who are joining us in celebrating the

11/20/2025

Happy National Rural Health Day! Join the MHA and our member hospitals in celebrating the

11/20/2025

"Being a champion of rural hospitals and healthcare is about being a part of something bigger than yourself – and for that, I’m incredibly proud to celebrate those who stand beside me on National Rural Health Day. Regardless of what lies ahead, you can count on Michigan’s rural hospitals to remain focused on people, service and quality. That’s a promise we’ll always keep."

Read more from Ross Ramsey, MD, CPE, FAAFP of Scheurer Health ➡️ https://bit.ly/488uckO

By Ross Ramsey, MD, president & CEO, Scheurer Health and MHA Small and Rural Hospital Council Chair As a healthcare leader, physician and someone born and raised in the Thumb of Michigan, National Rural Health Day is very personal to me, my colleagues and the communities we serve every day at…

11/17/2025

📈 REPORT: Today we released our 2025 Report highlighting community programming and investments from Michigan hospitals that are improving access to care, addressing affordability and advancing the health of communities across every region of the state. Don't miss it ➡️ https://bit.ly/43VXphB

11/11/2025

When observing , it’s important to recognize how healthcare organizations can meaningfully work together to improve health outcomes and address the unique needs of service members and their families.

Connecting veterans with the right resources starts with asking the right questions and understanding what resources exist across local communities. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4osw3rr

11/05/2025

"For our communities, the local hospital isn’t just a building. It’s a lifeline, providing emergency care, maternity services, behavioral health support and good jobs that keep our local economy strong...that’s why the new Rural Health Transformation Program is such an important opportunity to stabilize and modernize rural healthcare."

Read more from Tonya Darner, market chief executive officer, UP Health System - Bell / UP Health System - Marquette ➡️

To the Journal editor: Distance defines daily life in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — from where your children go to school to how far it is to the nearest emergency room. For our communities, the local hospital isn’t just a building. It’s a lifeline, providing emergency care, maternity service...

10/28/2025

Thank you to all the professionals, leaders, and workforce partners who joined us earlier this month to explore ideas for growing the healthcare pipeline at our Conversation ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qryo7e

10/27/2025

In healthcare, words can be as powerful as medicine 🏥🗣️

A patient’s ability to understand their diagnosis, treatment options or discharge instructions can directly influence their recovery and long-term health. Learn more about the role plays and what are doing to address communication gaps ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oz12lh

10/25/2025

"While technology upgrades and innovations in care are important and, in many cases, much needed, we can’t 'make rural Michigan healthy again,' without access to a robust and sustainable healthcare workforce.

Read more from Michael Shepherd, assistant professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Bridge Michigan ➡️

Without resources, rural hospitals will close, and many communities will lose their primary source of care. Without workforce investment, these providers will struggle to meet the needs of their communities.

10/24/2025

Rising healthcare costs are real for families, employers — and hospitals, too.

Understanding the complexities of rising costs means recognizing we all have a part to play in protecting access to care across Michigan ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o4qxLv

10/23/2025

‼️📅 Michigan: National Drug is coming up this Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused medication. Find a collection site near you at DEATakeBack.com ➡️ https://bit.ly/3hZ9HNx

10/20/2025

Congratulations to Rachel Heise, BSN, RN at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, our latest MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! Award recipient. 🏆💙

“Rachel’s dedication to her patients reflects the ‘speak-up for safety’ standards we uphold across our organization,” said Linda Peterson, MD, FAPA, FAPM, chief medical officer at McLaren Greater Lansing. “Her careful work directly improved the patient’s experience and is a prime example of putting our established safety protocols into action.”

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3IRKRR2