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MDHHS Seeks Proposals for Firefighter Health Screenings

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking proposals for a grant opportunity to provide preventive health screenings for firefighters. A total of $3.5 million is available over three years to fund qualified entities for early detection of occupational illnesses.

MDHHS Launches Phase 2 Juvenile Justice Bed Management Tool

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced the launch of phase 2 enhancements to its statewide Juvenile Justice Bed Management Tool. These updates aim to streamline youth placement coordination, improve real-time reporting, and enhance residential treatment matching.

MDHHS Director Visits Behavioral Health Facilities

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel visited Hegira Health and Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network facilities to discuss expanding access to behavioral health care. The visit highlighted investments in psychiatric residential treatment facilities and crisis care campuses, including a $60 million appropriation for DWIHN's Integrated Crisis Care Campus.

MDHHS Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued guidance on severe weather safety and preparedness resources. This notice coincides with Severe Weather Awareness Week and provides links to emergency planning, carbon monoxide poisoning prevention, and flood safety information for Michigan residents.

Michigan Behavioral Health Investments and New Psychiatric Hospital

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced the upcoming opening of a new psychiatric hospital in Southeast Michigan, slated to open this fall with 264 beds. The state has invested $383.4 million in this project as part of its commitment to expanding behavioral health care services for Michigan families.