Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

UPDATED POST: link to register has been added. Community Health Workers play a crucial role in reducing disparities. The Community Health Worker (CHW)-Community Feedback Forum (CFF) brings together community members – including CHWs – as well as state and local community partners to provide input on policy and program recommendations to support CHW efforts in Michigan. The next CHW-CFF meeting is scheduled for Tuesday November 12 from 10:00-11:30am. If you would like to attend, please register below: CHW Community Feedback Forum Meeting Registration. https://lnkd.in/g-uCefDP

Community Health Workers play a crucial role in reducing disparities. The Community Health Worker (CHW)-Community Feedback Forum (CFF) brings together community members – including CHWs – as well as state and local community partners to provide input on policy and program recommendations to support CHW efforts in Michigan. The next CHW-CFF meeting is scheduled for Tuesday November 12 from 10:00-11:30am. If you would like to attend, please register below: CHW Community Feedback Forum Meeting Registration. https://lnkd.in/g-uCefDP

Health disparities are driven by a range of factors, including unequal access to quality healthcare, economic instability, and housing insecurity. Discrimination, education gaps, and limited access to healthy food also contribute to these preventable differences. By addressing the root causes of health disparities through action on the social determinants of health, we can create healthier communities for all. Learn more at Michigan.gov/SDOH.

Interested in Child Protective Services, we have immediate openings in our Wayne County office! This special hiring event is a great opportunity to work for MDHHS and make a difference in the lives of children and families in the Detroit area. We will be holding interviews in Mid- October and November for all qualified candidates that pass preliminary backgrounds. For more information on what makes a qualified candidate and to apply use the link below or the QR code in the photo. https://lnkd.in/gGXHMb47

What are health disparities? According to the CDC, Health disparities are preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations. We can improve health risks and reduce disparities and inequities by addressing social determinants of health. To learn more, visit Michigan.gov/SDOH 

MDHHS is excited to have our HR Director, Mike DeRose speaking alongside Candi Blossom Jones, MPA, SPHR, SHRM-CP and Valerie Capers Workman today at PSHRA24. They will be discussing the important topic of attracting Gen Z to positions within the public sector. This year, 600+ will gather at the premier conference for public sector HR. Learn more → https://bit.ly/4e9O209

Health isn't just about doctor visits—it's influenced by where we live, what we eat, how we get around, and the policies shaping these areas. We integrate health into all policy decisions through Michigan's Phase III Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Strategy, focusing on key domains like housing, food access, and transportation. ·       Good Housing = Good Health Program: Stable housing leads to better health outcomes, reducing disparities in our communities. We've improved housing for over 8,200 households, helping nearly 2,740 families with stabilization services. ·       Food Delivery Program: Our 4-year pilot ensures SNAP recipients in Kent and Wayne counties get nutritious food delivered right to their doorsteps. ·       Transportation:  Access to employment, housing, food, and health care rely on transportation availability. We're working across agencies to increase access to safe, reliable transportation, supporting better health outcomes. To learn more about the SDOH Strategy, visit Michigan.gov/SDOH.

Health in All Policies (HiAP) is about making sure every policy decision, whether it's about housing, transportation, or education, helps improve the health of Michigan communities. By considering health and health equity in all policy decisions, we can create a healthier, more equitable future for everyone. Learn how we’re integrating health into various aspects of policymaking to close disparity gaps and build stronger communities by visiting Michgan.gov/SDOH.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is currently looking to hire a Rights Representative 9 to 12. The position is located in Caro within our psychiatric hospital. In this position you will serve as a Rights Advisor in a state mental health facility. Reviews recipient rights complaints received and completes the required complaint resolution process within the established time frames. Conducts rights investigations in a thorough manner and draws sound conclusions based upon the relevant evidence obtained. Maintains accurate and complete data in the complaint tracking system and in the individual case files. Provides recipient rights training to new facility staff. Completes regular monitoring of recipient living units and attends Individual Plan of Service (IPOS) meetings, and other facility meetings as appropriate to ensure rights are being protected during service delivery Attends facility meetings as appropriate to ensure Rights Advisor staff are aware of ongoing or changes to hospital guidelines and procedures. For more information on this position please visit the link below! https://lnkd.in/eM-9F8f9