The focus of this guide is on statewide information or programs relating to health, wellness, and public safety in Michigan.
This may include statewide health and wellness programs, or those with multiple locations in Michigan, as well as emergency medical services or other types of prehospital care, fire suppression, and police services or programs with locations in several counties. This category is not only for websites representing programs and services but for informational sites as well.
Healthcare in Michigan, as anywhere else in the United States, involves a web of laws, rules, and regulations for managing the state's healthcare system, which consists of services provided by medical professionals in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and physical illness and injury.
The healthcare industry in Michigan covers a wide range of programs and services that include, but are not limited to, hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices, as well as other medical, dental, and mental health practice activities, wellness programs, and veterinary care.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are the place where healthcare, public health, and public safety come together. These are the people who transport the ill and injured to the hospital and provide other prehospital services. EMS companies may be private, operated by a hospital system, through a fire department, or under the jurisdiction of a township, village, county, or other public entity.
In addition to putting out fires, fire departments are often involved in the provision of emergency medical services, as mentioned above, and they often provide fire prevention services, respond to hazardous materials incidents, natural disasters, and other non-fire emergencies, such as automobile accidents. They may also be involved in fire investigations.
The duties of a law enforcement agency are generally divided into four areas: keeping the peace, combating crime and apprehending violators, preventing crime, and providing various forms of social services.
For the purposes of categorization, websites representing programs or services that are constrained to a local area, such as a village, township, city, or county, should be listed in the category that represents the village or city where the services are physically located or headquartered. Those with statewide jurisdiction or with locations in multiple cities may be listed here, as well as in the category or categories representing their location.
Regulatory agencies, professional associations, or other organizations or entities responsible for regulating or otherwise serving health, wellness, and public safety entities would also be appropriate here.
Recommended Resources
AAI is a Christian organization, offering pregnancy and adoption services to clients of all faith. Based in Jenison, Michigan, the organization has offices in Jenison, Lansing, Farmington Hills, and the Saginaw area. The agency offers pregnancy services to birth mothers, as well as educational opportunities for adoptive families. The adoption process is highlighted, along with expectant parent information, and crisis pregnancy centers. An adoption portal and home study are included.
https://www.adoptionassociates.net/
Headquartered in Okemos, the ASM was created to help individuals with autism and their families by offering educational resources and materials, workshops, seminars, and other services. Membership information and dues are posted, along with opportunities for contributing to the organization, sponsorships, and statewide conferences and focus workshops. A database of local resources may be searched by county, alphabetically, or by service type.
https://www.autism-mi.org/
Created through the merger of the Guidance Clinic and MAPS, Community Healing Centers offers a variety of services to people throughout Southwest Michigan, including children’s services, mental health services, addiction and recovery, as well as operating recovery homes, residential detoxification homes, after-school services, and several others. The Center also sponsors three annual events: Roof Sit, Serve for Kids, and Coming Together Conference.
https://www.communityhealingcenter.org/
Constance Brown Hearing Centers
With centers in Kalamazoo and Portage, the non-profit provider has been in operation since 1942, offering hearing healthcare through its team of licensed and certified audiologists. Its services include diagnostic hearing testing for newborns, children and adults, assistive devices, foll0w-up care, counseling, and preventative care. Its adult and pediatric services are highlighted, including hearing aids, hearing aid repairs, and industrial testing and protection.
https://www.cbrown.org/
Disability Network Southwest Michigan
Disability Network Southwest Michigan is the first stop for people with disabilities and their families in Southwest Michigan. With offices in Kalamazoo, MI and Saint Joseph, MI we are able to serve people in Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph & Van Buren Counties. Disability Network Southwest Michigan offers support groups, disability rights and advocacy groups, social security benefits, and more. Visit our website to learn more.
https://www.dnswm.org/
Health Care Association of Michigan
Originating in 1948, the HCAM is a professional association representing nursing and rehabilitation caregivers in Michigan, including for-profit, not-for-profit, county, and hospital-based providers. Representing more than three hundred nursing facilities, the organization provides a large range of services, which are highlighted here, along with the Michigan Center for Assisted Living (MCAL), a division of the association that serves assisted living homes. Contacts are posted.
https://www.hcam.org/
Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan
Founded in 1956, the HFM was originally an all-volunteer chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation. However, in 1969 it received funding to allow for significant organizational growth, which included hiring staff and creating Bold Eagle Highlands, a residential summer camp program for children with bleeding disorders. Its history, board members, contact data, industry partners, and an overview of its programs and services are put forth.
https://hfmich.org/
Michigan Academy of Family Physicians
The MAFP is the largest specialty physician association in the state. Headed by a board of directors, MAFP staff assist in the day-to-day operations of the Academy. Membership includes family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students. Member benefit programs are put forth, along with a member directory, an overview of its advocacy programs, legislative resources, and family medicine PAC. Its affiliated Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan is also highlighted.
https://www.mafp.com/
Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs
Created for the purpose of promoting effective fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical services, and other emergency and public safety services through educational, technical, and legislative means. Its board of directors, section leadership, meeting minutes, bylaws, position papers, and other downloadable documents are presented, along with its Northern Division, Southeastern Division, and Western Division, a calendar of events, and sponsorships.
https://www.michiefs.org/
Michigan Center for Rural Health
Established in 1991, the MCRH is one of three non-profit State Offices of Rural Health in the country, playing a key role in rural health care throughout the state by assisting in the creation and implementation of partnerships among organizations, health departments, hospitals, governments, and academia. Included is its annual report, an overview of its Critical Access Hospitals programs, rural health clinics, EMS services, workforce services, and educational programs.
http://www.mcrh.msu.edu/
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
Created by an Act of the Michigan Legislature in 1965, MCOLES is intended to ensure public safety and support the criminal justice community by providing leadership through the setting of professional standards in education, selection, employment, licensing, license revocation, and funding in law enforcement and criminal justice, both public and private. Meeting schedules, minutes, an annual report, staff and services directory, and news releases are posted.
https://www.michigan.gov/mcoles/
The MDA began in 1880 as a reunion for Michigan School for the Deaf alumni in Detroit, adopting a constitution and bylaws at the Second Reunion at the school, and its name was changed from Alumni Association to the Michigan Association of the Deaf in 1898, taking its current name in 1995. Its history, bylaws, affiliates, and board of directors are acknowledged, along with news and announcements, a calendar of events, membership policies, and volunteer opportunities.
https://www.michdeaf.org/
Created in 2007, Michigan EMS cooperates with individuals and organizations to provide or assist with educational programs, complementing formal classroom education, as well as hosting online initial education, continuing education, corporate compliance courses to agencies throughout the state. Its training portal lists available courses, and various instructor resources, such as lesson plans, are available. A password-protected area for EMS ride scheduling is included.
http://www.michiganems.com/
Michigan EMS Practitioners Association
Representing Emergency Medical Services providers and others who are working toward a common purpose, the NIEMSPA seeks to promote the professional status of all SMS providers, to provide and distribute information on current concepts in emergency care, to support and encourage ongoing professional education, and to promote the public awareness of EMS. Member policies and advantages are put forth, along with a calendar of events and contacts.
http://www.miemspa.org/
Michigan Fire Inspector Society
The Michigan fire code organization represents the state’s fire inspectors, using multiple committees to assist its membership and the public safety interests of the state. Its mission and objectives are listed, its executive board and committees are identified, and awards and scholarships are listed on the site. Training programs, fatal fire statistics, various documents and forms, and links to other online resources are posted, along with its membership policies.
https://mfis.org/
Michigan Health & Hospital Association
The MHA represents all community hospitals within the state. Established in 1919, the Association advocates for the interests of its member hospitals and health systems in both the legislative and regulatory arenas on key issues, supporting their efforts to provide cost-effective, accessible care. Member hospitals, associate members, and member benefits and types are defined, along with its committees and councils, the board of trustees, staff directory, and career opportunities.
https://www.mha.org/
Michigan Healthcare Professionals
MHP is a healthcare group headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The large multi-specialty group was formed to implement cost-saving, error-sparing electronic medical records, making physicians accountable for tests ordered, and creating practice guidelines and other systems to improve clinical outcomes. Physicians in the group are listed and may be found by specialty, along with a map showing locations, diagnostic centers, pharmacies, and laboratories.
https://mhpdoctor.com/
The NMA is the largest professional union for nurses in Michigan. Serving as an advocate for registered nurses in the state, the Association is involved in collective bargaining, and it advocates for nurses and their patients at the State Capitol, and within Michigan communities, addressing economic issues, such as pay and benefits, as well as nursing practice issues, staffing ratios, and safety issues. Its board of directors, leadership, council, committees, and staff are featured.
https://www.minurses.org/
The MPS is a membership organization of physicians, offering complimentary benefits to members, discounts, advocacy services, educational opportunities, networking, career assistance, and investment and revenue opportunities. Its team is introduced, along with professional biographies and qualifications, and its membership benefits are highlighted, including fees, sponsorship opportunities and a list of sponsors, and an informational blog.
http://www.michiganphysicianssociety.com/
Michigan Society of Acupuncturists
Based in Grand Rapids, the non-profit professional association was created to promote the safe and effective practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine throughout the state, supporting regulatory legislation that meets or exceeds the standards of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Membership policies and benefits are highlighted, along with a calendar of events, and a private member area.
https://www.michiganacupuncture.org/
Established as the Michigan Troopers Permanent Force in 1917, the Michigan State Police are a full-time law enforcement agency with police powers statewide. Its history, a fallen trooper memorial page, and mission statement are posted, along with department policies, tip lines, and career information. Its services and divisions are highlighted, and post locations throughout the state, as well as a post map and directory, are included. Statistics and reports are noted.
https://www.michigan.gov/msp/
Michigan Veterinary Medical Association
Created in 1883, the MVMA monitors state legislation and regulations that pertain to veterinary medicine. With the assistance of a professional legislative consultant, its members and staff interact with the state legislature and state departments on issues of importance to veterinarians. The MVMA also employs a public relations firm to assist in producing programs for the education of the public on veterinary medicine and animal health care. Membership policies are outlined.
https://www.michvma.org/
Northern Michigan Law Enforcement Training Group
NMLETG is an urban cooperative created in 2001 by three Northern Michigan police agencies, although its current membership includes seventy-five local, county, state, tribal, and federal public service agencies, as well as three community colleges. Located at Camp Grayling, the entity provides police, fire, EMS, and corrections programs, tactical firearms training, emergency vehicle operations, urban assault courses, and wildland training areas. Its history and programs are featured.
https://www.nmletg.org/
