Community Connection Corner Blog

Going Back into the Great Outdoors: April is Move More Month

Monday, April 1st, 2024

As we say goodbye to winter, it’s time to get your walking shoes on and head outdoors! April is observed as Move More Month by the American Heart Association, the goal of which is to encourage people to add more exercise to their daily routine. For example, those who may work in an office for […]

April Flint Mobile Food Pantries/Genesee County Food Pantries

Thursday, March 28th, 2024

March 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 April Food Pantries Grand Blanc-Holy Family Outreach (Food Pantry, must be a Grand Blanc resident): […]

GHP Communications Coordinator, Shannon Ciszek, Honored with Hall of Achievement Award by the American Advertising Federation of Greater Flint

Monday, March 11th, 2024

GHP was proud to join our Communications Coordinator, Shannon Ciszek, as she was honored at the 2024 American Advertising Federation Awards! Shannon has worked for GHP for ten years, serving as Communications Coordinator for seven years. She was inducted into the Hall of Achievement by the American Advertising Federation of Greater Flint. The Hall of Achievement recognizes talented and dedicated business leaders […]

CHW, Maria Crothers, Supports New and Expecting Potter Parents with Annual Baby Shower

Monday, March 4th, 2024

Since 2017, Genesee Health Plan has been grateful to have Community Health Worker, Maria Crothers, working in the Flint Community Schools. Maria is currently located at Potter Elementary School, where she provides endless support for her students through mentorship, tutoring, and the “Healthy Me” program; a program that Maria developed to teach students about the […]

2024 GHP Health Heritage Essay Contest – DEADLINE 4/22/24

Tuesday, February 13th, 2024

  For our ninth 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 in Genesee County. Essays should reflect the […]

GHP CHW Nominated for Voices for Children’s 2024 Caring Adult Award

Friday, February 2nd, 2024

GHP is proud to congratulate our Community Health Worker, Maria Crothers, on her nomination for the Voices for Children’s 2024 Caring Adult Award! Maria was nominated for her her dedication to and support of the students and families of Potter Elementary. Maria has served as a mentor to over 30 students at Potter Elementary through […]

Genesee Health Plan Hosts Monthly Car Seat Inspection Station

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

Are your little ones ready to ride? Drive confidently, knowing your child is safe in their car seat by scheduling an inspection! Every fourth Friday of the month, from 12-4p.m., GHP will be a car seat inspection station; call (810) 235-5613 to schedule an appointment. To download the flyer, click here.    

FREE Stroke Screenings

Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

The Genesee County Free Medical Clinic is providing a series of FREE Stroke Screenings on the 4th Thursday of each month from 9am-1pm. 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, […]

My City Magazine: “The Pain Women Shouldn’t Ignore or Tolerate”

Friday, May 12th, 2023

This article was published in the May 2023 edition of My City Magazine in collaboration with McLaren Flint. To download the article, click here.

GHP Celebrates Bring Your Child to Work Day

Friday, May 12th, 2023

We had some very special guests at the Genesee Health Plan office on Thursday, April 27th! GHP celebrated “Bring Your Child to Work Day” with staff and their families! Staff and their children started the day with a tour of the GHP office followed by arts and crafts. The crafts made included a Mother’s Day […]

Healthcare NEWS

  • PRESS RELEASE: LEO Awards over $1.5 Million to GHP to expand Medicaid enrollment

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 CONTACT: Jada Fisher 517-281-0944 LEO awards over $1.5 Million to Genesee Health Plan to expand Medicaid enrollment MI Impact Grant supports nonprofits to help more Michiganders make ends meet   Flint, Mich.—Today, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced over $1.5 million of the $15 million […] READ MORE

  • PRESS RELEASE: Genesee Health Plan kicks off 2024 HealthCare.Gov open enrollment assistance

    ***Photos available here. Photo credit: Genesee Health Plan***  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 8, 2023 Shannon Ciszek, Communications Coordinator, Genesee Health Plan, 810.232.7740, sciszek@countyhealthplans.org   Genesee Health Plan kicks off 2024 HealthCare.Gov open enrollment assistance for Genesee, Saginaw, and Bay County residents Health Care Coverage Phone Bank held as a resource for community members   FLINT […] READ MORE

  • FREE Stroke Screenings

    The Genesee County Free Medical Clinic is providing a series of FREE Stroke Screenings on the 4th Thursday of each month from 9am-1pm. 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, […] READ MORE

  • PRESS RELEASE: GHP honors local heroes; James W. Gaskin inducted into the Health Care Hall of Fame

    *Photos available at end of release, additional photos can be found here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Shannon Ciszek, Communications Coordinator, Genesee Health Plan, 810.232.7740, sciszek@countyhealthplans.org   Genesee Health Plan honors local health care heroes at annual awards ceremony James W. Gaskin, CEO of United Way of Genesee County, inducted into the Health […] READ MORE

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