Michigan Department of Health & Human Services’ Post

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.

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Sarah-Marie Baumgartner RN

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2mo

Can we do something about transportation home in the middle of night for our senior patients that come in by ambulance to the ER? I work night shift in a small rural ER and often we will have elderly patients with no family close by brought in by EMS only to do their work up and find they are not sick enough to be admitted to the hospital and need to follow up with their PCP. And they are not sick enough to have EMS transport them back home. Which EMS services are already stretched thin. They are then discharged to our waiting room to spend the night there (we only have 8 exam rooms) until county transportation can pick them up hours later. As the senior population grows rapidly over the next several years I think this will become more of an issue.

Dr. Ijeoma Nnodim Opara MD, FAAP, FAIM

Physician, Scholar, Antiracism, justice, & health equity Thought leader, speaker, coach, & consultant

1mo

Love this! Without addressing the social context in which people live, work, worship, and play - we will never achieve health equity. Let’s go!!!!

I am so glad to see the commitment to the wellbeing of Michiganders especially for Wayne County and Detroiters in Region 10!

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