The March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies and in 2003 launched a five-year, $75 million campaign
@MichiganHHS To comprehensively address health equity, the plan addresses social determinants of health. By bringing non-traditional health partners to the table, such as transportation and housing, #MIHEIP will address non-clinical barriers that affect the health of our moms and babies.
#MIHEIP, Maternal Infant and Health Equity Improvement Plan, is a statewide plan with the goal of acheiveing zero preventable deaths. Subscribe to the newsletter to learn what is being done, both on a state level and within your community.
Q6: You can subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on the #MIHEIP at https://t.co/U04MuFozFB. What other ways do you stay informed and contribute to improving the health of mothers and babies?
@MichiganHHS Working with Regional Quality Collaboratives is an excellent use of existing community resources and expertise. Providers in the community are our frontline #MIHEIP implementation experts and advocates.
@MichiganHHS Hearing from Mrs. Wanda Irving stirred so may emotions. African American moms are dying at a rate more than double their caucasion counterparts. This is unexceptable!