Community Connection Corner Blog

April Flint Mobile Food Pantry Flyer

Monday, March 30th, 2026

April Flint Mobile Food Pantries announced by the Foodbank of Eastern Michigan, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. For more information, call (810) 239-4441 or visit https://www.fbem.org/programs/mobile-pantry-distributions/  Genesee County Food Pantries: CLICK HERE for a complete list of food pantries in Genesee County Grand Blanc-Holy Family Outreach (Food Pantry, must be a Grand […]

FREE Stroke Screenings

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

The Genesee County Free Medical Clinic is providing a series of FREE Stroke Screenings throughout 2026 from 9am-12pm. Screening includes: Diabetes screening- Hemoglobin A1C Full Lipid Panel including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides Blood pressure and pulse Sleep disorder risk assessment Risk-reduction plan Results, counseling, and education Local physicians, nurses, pharmacists, EMS providers, and other […]

Rest Easy: Keeping a Balanced Sleep Schedule as we Spring Forward

Monday, March 2nd, 2026

As we say goodbye to winter, we exchange cold temperatures for sunlight, warm weather, and a shift in our sleep schedules. On March 8th, we will lose one hour of rest as we spring forward for daylight saving time; a yearly event that has affected the sleep cycle of over 55 percent of Americans every […]

Healthcare Heroes Celebrated by community partners at Flint Firebirds Game

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

Fundraising proceeds benefited the Genesee County Free Medical Clinic FLINT – On Saturday, February 7, Genesee Health Plan (GHP) and Sovita Credit Union co-sponsored the Healthcare Heroes Night in partnership with the Flint Firebirds, providing healthcare employees with a free ticket to enjoy the game against the Erie Otters. The Healthcare Heroes appreciation night was […]

2026 GHP Health Heritage Essay Contest

Friday, February 6th, 2026

For our eleventh year in a row, we are hosting a “Health Heritage Essay Contest” for young people learning the importance of how their health history impacts their present and future health. Essays submissions are open to all home-school, private school grades 5th-12th, and 5th year students residing in and attending school in Genesee County. […]

2026 GHP Health Heritage Essay Contest – DEADLINE 4/20/26

Friday, February 6th, 2026

For our eleventh year in a row, we are hosting a “Health Heritage Essay Contest” for young people learning the importance of how their health history impacts their present and future health. Essays submissions are open to all home-school, private school grades 5th-12th, and 5th year students residing in and attending school in Genesee County. […]

Free 2026 Tax Preparation Sites

Friday, January 23rd, 2026

Have Your Taxes Done for Free through Vita! Low-to-Moderate income families in Genesee County can file their taxes for free with a professional through United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA is a volunteer run program in partnership with the IRS to help families access the EITC and other credits that can boost […]

Resources

Monday, December 22nd, 2025

Genesee Health Plan Healthcare Documents  Click here to download the GHP Member Handbook Click here to download GHP Contracted Behavioral Health Specialist information Click here to download a list of GHP Contracted Urgent Care Facilities  Click here to download the Delta Dental Benefits List Summary Click here to download a list of GHP Network Pharmacies  […]

Genesee Health Plan Staff Win First Place in Commit 2 Fit Fall for Fitness Competition

Friday, December 19th, 2025

GHP staff put their health first by participating in the Commit 2 Fit Fall 4 Fitness Challenge again this year. Walking laps at the office and raking leaves at home not only helped our staff stay healthy but led to a first place win in our division of the competition! Genesee Health Plan has proudly […]

Work Requirements for Food Assistance – What you Need to Know

Friday, December 12th, 2025

Effective December 1, 2025, work requirements are required for Food Assistance Program benefits. The MDHHS website states that able-bodied adults without dependents who are between 18–64 and have children 14 and older, with some deferral exceptions for Native Americans, will now be subject to work requirements to access to SNAP benefits. Letters are already going […]

Healthcare NEWS

  • FREE Stroke Screenings

    The Genesee County Free Medical Clinic is providing a series of FREE Stroke Screenings throughout 2026 from 9am-12pm. Screening includes: Diabetes screening- Hemoglobin A1C Full Lipid Panel including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides Blood pressure and pulse Sleep disorder risk assessment Risk-reduction plan Results, counseling, and education Local physicians, nurses, pharmacists, EMS providers, and other […] READ MORE

  • 2026 GHP Health Heritage Essay Contest – DEADLINE 4/20/26

    For our eleventh year in a row, we are hosting a “Health Heritage Essay Contest” for young people learning the importance of how their health history impacts their present and future health. Essays submissions are open to all home-school, private school grades 5th-12th, and 5th year students residing in and attending school in Genesee County. […] READ MORE

  • Work Requirements for Food Assistance – What you Need to Know

    Effective December 1, 2025, work requirements are required for Food Assistance Program benefits. The MDHHS website states that able-bodied adults without dependents who are between 18–64 and have children 14 and older, with some deferral exceptions for Native Americans, will now be subject to work requirements to access to SNAP benefits. Letters are already going […] READ MORE

  • MDHHS launches MI Options call center to support Medicare needs, long-term care

    Free service empowers Michigan residents to navigate health care supports  LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has launched a statewide MI Options system, offering free and comprehensive person-centered options counseling for adults looking for long-term care services and supports. Medicare counseling is also offered through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program and […] READ MORE

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