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Authority Health residents assume leadership role in promote COVID vaccine acceptance

In June, Dr. Nicolas Fletcher was helping his parents move into a new home in Philadelphia when he got a call from a friend in Detroit. She told Nicolas... continue reading.

New grant programs will expand Popoff Family Health Center services on Detroit’s Eastside

Authority Health were awarded two major grants that will expand Popoff Family Health Center’s primary care services on Detroit’s eastside: A $500,000 Total Health Care Foundation grant will expand... continue reading.

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Governor Whitmer Proposes MI Healthy Communities, a $1.4 Billion Plan to Expand Care for Families, Build up Facilities, and Invest in Local Public Health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 14, 2021  Contact: Press@Michigan.gov     Governor Whitmer Proposes MI Healthy Communities, a $1.4 Billion Plan to Expand Care for Families, Build up Facilities, and Invest in Local Public Health  Plan would leverage federal dollars to deliver critical care to Michiganders, invest in nursing homes, expand mental... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer Secures $13 Million Grant for Rural Hospitals in Michigan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   August 26, 2021   Contact: Press@Michigan.gov    Gov. Whitmer Secures $13 Million Grant for Rural Hospitals in Michigan LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) secured a... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Readying the State’s Vaccine Response to Deliver Booster Shots, Prioritizing Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   August 25, 2021   Contact: Press@michigan.gov     Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Readying the State’s Vaccine Response to Deliver Booster Shots, Prioritizing Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities   LANSING, Mich. –... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer & Dr. Khaldun on Full FDA Approval of Michigan-Manufactured Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    August 23, 2021    Contact: press@michigan.gov     Governor Whitmer & Dr. Khaldun on Full FDA Approval of Michigan-Manufactured Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine    LANSING, Mich.—Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Dr. Joneigh Khaldun issued the following statements after the FDA granted full... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expediting Additional Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Vulnerable Michiganders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   August 13, 2021   Contact: Press@michigan.gov      Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expediting Additional Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Vulnerable Michiganders    LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today issued an executive directive to... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer Calls on USDA to Support Farmers and Improve Supply Chain Resiliency to Combat Hunger

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 10, 2021  Contact: Press@Michigan.gov  Governor Whitmer Calls on USDA to Support Farmers and Improve Supply Chain Resiliency to Combat Hunger   Governor Whitmer asks that vertical farming facility construction be eligible under... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer Signs Proclamation Marking August 8-14 as Health Center Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 10, 2021  Contact: press@michigan.gov     Gov. Whitmer Signs Proclamation Marking August 8-14 as Health Center Week    Lansing, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation marking August 8-14 as... continue reading.

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Lowers Health Care Costs

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Lowers Health Care Costs AUGUST 10, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES Vice President Harris Outlines How Build Back Better Lowers Health Care Costs, Announces 2.5 Million Americans Signed... continue reading.