Michigan Health Council

01/30/2026

ACEMAPP was built by convening schools and health systems to reduce redundancy, streamline clinical rotations, and strengthen the healthcare workforce.

01/29/2026

Staff Sgt. Parker Gordon Fox Su***de Prevention Grant Program

01/28/2026

🚨We need volunteers to judge upcoming events! Help shape the future of healthcare in Michigan by evaluating students in competitive healthcare events. No experience necessary.

Upcoming opportunities include:
Region 4 Conference in Fraser, Michigan, on January 31, 2026
Region 9 Conference in Marquette, Michigan, on February 28, 2026
State Leadership Conference in Acme, Michigan, on April 16–17, 2026

Register here: www.michiganhosa.org/judge

01/27/2026

With the Michigan HOSA State Leadership Conference coming up, sponsorship opportunities are filling quickly. Join us in supporting and engaging with Michigan’s future health professionals!

Explore sponsorship opportunities, including exhibiting, at www.michiganhosa.org/sponsors

01/27/2026

We’re proud to share that Kindra Smith, our Nurse Liaison, will serve in leadership roles with the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) and the Michigan Organization for Nursing Leadership (MONL).

Kindra will serve on the AONL Membership Committee to support efforts to grow and engage nursing leaders at all levels and in all care settings nationwide. Her involvement on the MONL Board of Directors, as Membership Chair, is to lead committee meetings, set agendas, and represent the committee while providing updates to the MONL Board.

Through this work, Kindra is continuing to advance nursing leadership and strengthen the nursing community in Michigan and beyond.

01/26/2026

Join us on March 19, 2026, for a Virtual Behavioral Health Career Day to explore rewarding pathways in behavioral health and connect with professionals across Michigan. Learn more and register at www.mhc.org/bhday

01/26/2026

2026 is the first year Baby Boomers turn 80. This milestone signals a major shift for the healthcare workforce.

Lightcast's 'The Rising Storm' report projects that from 2024–2032, the U.S. population will grow by 18 million people, while the labor force grows by just 2.3 million.

Healthcare is among the industries expected to feel the greatest strain.

Since 2020, 80% of those who have left the labor force are age 55+. At the same time, demand for roles such as home health aides continues to rise as the population ages.

One reality is clear: immigration is keeping the workforce afloat. All labor force growth since 2019 has come from foreign-born workers, who now make up one in four physicians, one in five registered nurses, and one in four health aides.

The workforce turbulence of 2021–2022 wasn’t a one-time disruption — it was an early signal of a longer-term demographic shift.

Healthcare leaders must plan now with coordinated, data-driven strategies to strengthen education pathways, improve retention, and align workforce policy with real labor market demand.

When worker shortages, and a wage-price spiral rocked the labor market in 2021-22 they didn’t represent a one-time disruption: they were the first gusts of a coming storm. Baby Boomers are retiring, and fewer younger workers are coming to take their place. What can be done?? The Rising Storm provi...

01/21/2026

Nurses are a critical part of Michigan’s healthcare workforce. Participating in the Michigan Nurse Licensure Survey helps inform workforce planning, policy decisions, and patient access to care statewide. Every response helps shape the future of healthcare in Michigan. Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/MiNurse2026 to take the survey.

01/20/2026

Apprenticeships are a powerful tool for strengthening Michigan’s healthcare workforce, expanding access to training, creating clear career pathways, and meeting employer needs.

We’re always glad to highlight how apprenticeship models are helping grow and sustain the healthcare talent pipeline across the state.

Traditionally used in manufacturing and skilled trades, health care apprenticeships benefit students, employees seeking advancement, and employers.

01/18/2026

This week, we celebrate Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists for their essential role in healthcare, delivering anesthesia and pain management care to patients undergoing medical procedures. CRNAs are in demand across Michigan, with the most opportunities in Detroit and Novi, underscoring their significant impact on patient care.

Learn more about Michigan's CRNA workforce at www.mhc.org/crnas

01/15/2026

In 2025, MIDOCs delivered over $1.5 million in loan repayment, helping aspiring physicians reduce financial burden. This support helps ensure qualified physicians choose to train and practice in underserved communities across Michigan, bringing quality care where it’s needed most.

01/14/2026

Michigan HOSA is now on LinkedIn!

Follow our page to stay connected and up-to-date on Michigan HOSA news, events, and opportunities.

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