August 20, 2010
Vol. 4 #28
Michigan Primary Care
Association
Health Policy Committee
Conference Call
Executive Committee
Conference Call
September 21, 3:30 pm
Membership Committee Conference
Call
September 23, 10:30 am
Budget & Finance Committee
Conference Call
October 4, 2010
Upcoming State & National
Events
Click here for a list of upcoming events to be held by
other organizations in Michigan and across the country.
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Governor
Granholm Proposes State Budget Plan
While there has been little movement regarding the State budget since the
Michigan Legislature adjourned for summer break in early July, Governor
Granholm released a plan on August 18 that would address the FY 2010 and FY
2011 budget deficits.
National
Health Center Week Continues to Get Attention
National Health Center Week events hosted by Michigan Community Health
Centers continue to get attention. MPCA has compiled media coverage
and pictures shared with us on the MPCA
blog to showcase how a record number of Michigan Health Centers
celebrated. Do you have stories or pictures to share? We are
continuing to add to the Michigan NHCW hub, so it’s not too late to send
submissions.
Registration
for 2010 MPCA Annual Conference Now Open
MPCA opened registration on Friday, August 13 for its 2010 Annual
Conference, “Home Sweet Patient Centered Medical Home.” This year’s
conference will be held October 10-12 at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand
Rapids. The deadline for registering at the earlybird rate is
September 17, and the deadline for reserving a hotel room at the special
conference rate is September 9. Click
here for a full agenda, more information about the hotel, a
registration form, sponsorship and exhibitor information, an opportunity to
donate an item to the silent auction, and annual award nomination
forms. The deadline to nominate individuals for the Ralph Mills Board
Member of the Year Award, Cindy Cooley Nursing Leadership Award, Clinician
of the Year Award, Distinguished Service Award, and the new Faces of Health
Care Media Award is September 3.
MPCA
Board Appoints New Secretary
At the August 2010 meeting of the MPCA Board of Directors, Mary Middleton
was named Secretary. Middleton is the executive director at
Cassopolis Family Clinic in Cassopolis, Michigan. She succeeds MPCA’s
prior Secretary, Linda Shively, who retired as Baldwin Family Health Care's
Executive Director in June.
Registration
for 2010 Fall Immunization Conferences Underway
The eight regional conferences hosted by the MDCH Division of Immunization
and the Nurses Association are intended to update health care providers on
immunization issues that affect people of all ages. Click
here for the dates of the conferences, the program and keynote
speakers, and to register. Early registration is encouraged as space
is limited and the conferences have historically filled up quickly.
You
are Invited to the Sandbox Party August 26
The Early Childhood Investment Corporation, its 55 Great Start
Collaboratives, over 70 Parent Coalitions, Regional Resources Centers, and
Michigan’s early childhood advocacy partners—including Michigan’s
Children—have formed a “Sandbox Party,” a nonpartisan, nonpolitical party
to represent the interests of Michigan’s youngest residents. The goal
of the party is to inform candidates, policymakers, and the public about
the crucial role young children play in Michigan’s economic turnaround, and
the importance of prioritizing state investments in early childhood.
The Sandbox Party Convention will be held August 26 from 1-4 pm at the
Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing. For more information
on the Convention and to register, go to www.greatstartforkids.org
New
Immunization Rules the Focus of Immunization Awareness Month
August is Immunization Awareness Month, the perfect opportunity to remind
parents of the new immunization rules in effect for this upcoming school
year for all children entering kindergarten, sixth grade, and students
changing school districts.
Pertussis Cases Still Increasing in Michigan
From 2003-2007, the annual average number of pertussis reports was about
340 cases per year. In 2009, there were over 900 cases reported, and
as of August 10, there have been 595 cases reported so far in 2010. A
pertussis web page for health care providers and the general public in
Michigan is now available at www.michigan.gov/immunize
(click on “Information on Pertussis in Michigan”).
MDCH
Closes Free Nicotene Replacement Therapy Promtion
MDCH had a good response to this year’s free Nicotene Replacement Therapy
(NRT) promotion which began August 1. Over 1,154 people
enrolled. In order to maintain the normal suite of services for the uninsured
and Medicaid beneficiaries for the remainder of the fiscal year, MDCH
closed the NRT promotion on August 13.
NACHC Launches New “Turning Vision Into Reality” Series
Leading up to and during National Health Center Week, NACHC released two
fact sheets demonstrating how Health Centers across the country stand ready
to help implement the Affordable Care Act. More
Patients Gain Access to Health Center Care Thanks to Stimulus Funds
describes how Health Centers have effectively used stimulus funds to
rapidly expand access to care and generate economic benefits for
communities. Community
Health Centers Lead a Primary Care Revolution describes how Health
Centers will continue to anchor effective primary care in communities where
it is needed most.
HHS
Awards $2.6 Million to Improve Access to Mental Health Services
Wayne State University is among the 19 accredited health professions
schools to receive a training grant through a HRSA graduate psychology education
program to expand mental and behavioral health care services for vulnerable
and underserved populations. As of June 30, over 3,480 U.S.
communities had mental health shortages, impacting access to services for
approximately 84 million people. Wayne State University will receive
$176,712.
HHS/CDC
Announces Additional Funding for State and Local Public Health Preparedness
and Response
Michigan is among the 50 states, eight territories, and four metropolitan
areas to receive funding from HHS through the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention to strengthen the ability to respond to terrorism or natural
disasters. Michigan received $20,143,034 of the $698.2 million awarded.
Click here for a list of CHC career opportunities posted
on the MPCA web site.
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