Michigan Health Council

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.

🔗www.linkedin.com/company/michigan-hosa/

01/13/2026

What's it like to be a Registered Dietitian & Exercise Specialist? Join Mark Thiesmeyer Hook, RD, to gain insight into the world of a dietitian and exercise ...

01/12/2026

Happy National Pharmacist Day!

Pharmacists combine years of education and hands-on training to ensure the safe and effective use of medications. Their work in a variety of settings, including community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, insurance, government, and drug research and development facilities, makes them indispensable in helping patients receive the best possible care.

Learn more about the pharmacist workforce at www.mhc.org/pharmacists

01/05/2026

Michigan is facing a growing caregiver shortage at a time when support for older adults is more important than ever. Our workforce data indicates that this challenge will only deepen without innovative solutions and targeted workforce investment. In other words, we must act now to support older adults and the workers who care for them. Thanks to News Channel 3 WWMT TV for highlighting this critical issue.

There is already a shortage of caregivers for Michigan's aging population, and projections show the problem is going to get much worse.

01/02/2026

Nurses and nursing students are vital to Michigan’s healthcare workforce. Check out the list of nursing organizations across the state offering resources, networks, opportunities, and even free or discounted memberships for students. www.mhc.org/michigan-nursing-organizations

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/