Michigan Health Council

12/29/2025

The Michigan Healthcare Workforce Plan is supported by key resources to help us better understand the current state of Michigan’s healthcare workforce.

The Michigan Healthcare Workforce Index, occupation pages, and initiatives database provide a comprehensive overview of healthcare occupation trends, career pathways, workforce data, and programs that are shaping healthcare across the state.

As the year comes to a close, we encourage you to explore these resources and consider how we can collaborate to strengthen the healthcare workforce in the new year.

Resources:
www.mhc.org/workforceplan
www.mhc.org/index
www.mhc.org/occupations
www.mhc.org/initiatives

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at MHC! This season, we’re especially grateful for our partners who continue to help us ensure the future of Michigan’s healthcare workforce.

We look forward to reconnecting with everyone in the new year!

12/22/2025

We were grateful for the opportunity to join VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast!

Our Chief Business Development Officer, Stacy Gradowski, shared insights on healthcare workforce development and how the ACEMAPP platform is helping to address bottlenecks in the clinical education process.

Podcast Archive – Communications Patients Come First Podcast – Stacy Gradowski This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Stacy Gradowski, Director of Business Development at the Michigan Health Council, who joins us for a conversation about health care workforce development, ...

12/19/2025

Michigan currently participates in just one behavioral health interstate compact and has pending legislation for another. By joining additional compacts, Michigan could create a working environment comparable to its Midwest neighbors. Furthermore, becoming the first Midwest state to join the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists could help our state gain a competitive edge in attracting and retaining behavioral health professionals. Learn more at www.mhc.org/bhreport

12/18/2025

We enjoyed coming together as a team to celebrate a year full of collaboration and meaningful impact, and we’re excited to build on this work in the year ahead!

12/18/2025

Next Generation Health Careers Academy is a resource hub for K-12 educators, school counselors, and career guidance professionals, offering tools to introduce students to healthcare careers, explore pathways, build skills for success, and meet Michigan Career Development Model targets. Explore these resources at www.nghca.org/

12/17/2025

Early exposure to healthcare careers helps students explore what’s possible. By connecting schools, health systems, and community organizations, these collaborations create pathways that prepare students for the workforce and support Michigan’s healthcare needs.

These collaborations show how growing interest in health care careers can begin early.

12/16/2025

Michigan HOSA Regional competitions are underway, giving students the opportunity to showcase their skills in a wide range of health-related events. Top competitors from each region will advance to the State Leadership Conference this spring, and your organization can be part of it!

Sponsorships are still available for both the Regional conferences and the State Leadership Conference. Learn more at www.michiganhosa.org/sponsors

12/12/2025

Meet Kindra Smith, our Nurse Liaison!

Since joining MHC last year, she’s been an essential part of the team, collaborating with stakeholders and contributing her valuable nursing perspective. Kindra supports educators and students during the education process. Her work is key to helping grow and strengthen Michigan’s healthcare workforce.

Outside of work, Kindra enjoys spending time with her family. Together, they take full advantage of Michigan’s seasonal outdoor activities.

12/10/2025

Pharmacists are an essential part of Michigan's healthcare workforce, but long education paths and an evolving healthcare landscape bring challenges.

Learn more about these challenges and opportunities at mhc.org/index

12/09/2025

Aspiring School Social Workers in Michigan must complete 4,000 supervised hours, pass exams, hold dual licenses through the state and Department of Education, and meet other requirements. These requirements make Michigan’s pathway to full licensure longer than most neighboring states. Aligning Michigan’s standards with those of other Midwest states, while maintaining quality, could help attract and support more future School Social Workers. Learn more at www.mhc.org/bhreport

12/08/2025

High school students from Chelsea and Saline, who are part of the South & West Washtenaw Consortium (SWWC), earned spots in the state competition after placing highly at the regional Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) event. The two students from Chelsea advanced in a newly added Respirat...