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10 Tips to Beat the Summer Heat

Thursday, July 18th, 2019

July is the hottest month of the year. If you’re not careful, extended exposure to high temperatures can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion or heatstroke. As you’re spending time outdoors this summer, here are 10 tips for staying safe in extreme heat:    1. Drink plenty of water: Stay hydrated in the summer heat by drinking […]

Sovita Credit Union Makes Donation to Provide Uniforms for Flint Area Schools Students in Need.

Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

On Wednesday, May 30, 2019, Sovita Credit Union presented a check to Genesee Health Plan to purchase uniforms and clean clothes for Flint Area Schools students in need. Through the Crim Fitness Foundation Community Education Initiative School-Based Program for the Flint Community Schools, GHP provides Community Health Workers (CHWs) in each of the Flint Area Schools.  […]

GHP WNEM TV 5 Health Yes: Karmanos Cancer Institute’s “Healing Through Art” program

Monday, July 8th, 2019

During our WNEM TV 5 HEALTH YES segment that aired on Thursday, June 13, GHP President Emeritus and cancer survivor Linda Hamacher was joined by Erin Keith, registered art therapist from Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Healing Through Art Program with McLaren Flint, to discuss the special program aimed at helping cancer survivors heal through art. LIVE […]

GHP WNEM TV 5 Health Yes: GHP and MTA’s Rides to Wellness Partnership

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019

During our WNEM TV 5 HEALTH YES segment that aired on Thursday, July 11, GHP President and CEO Jim Milanowski was joined by Ed Benning, General Manager and CEO of Mass Transportation Authority to discuss the Rides to Wellness program and partnership between GHP and MTA. LIVE INTERVIEW: FACEBOOK LIVESTREAM:

GHP Spotlight: Meet New GHP Board Member, Yaushica Aubert!

Friday, June 7th, 2019

Introducing new GHP Board member Yaushica Aubert, President & CEO of Valley Area Agency on Aging (VAAA).  Yaushica has worked in the field of aging since 1999.  Ms. Aubert has held many positions during her tenure at VAAA beginning as a Social Worker Care Manager, then lead Care Manager. In 2002 she became the Director […]

GHP WNEM TV 5 Health Yes: 2019 Michigan Central Area Oral Health Summit

Thursday, June 6th, 2019

On Thursday, 5/9/19, during our WNEM TV 5 HEALTH YES segment, our Communications Coordinator, Shannon Ciszek, was joined by special guest, Irma O’Brien, RN and Director of Government Programs for Health Alliance Plan (HAP) to discuss the upcoming Michigan Central Area Oral Health Summit being held on Friday, 6/14 at Mott Community College.  The importance […]

“Car Seat Guy” receives grant to host car seat certification class at Genesee Health Plan

Tuesday, June 4th, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Shannon Ciszek, Communications Coordinator Genesee Health Plan Phone: 810.232.7740 ext. 245 Email: sciszek@countyhealthplans.org Grant will be used to increase certified car seat technicians in Genesee County, which is classified as a high-risk region for child passenger safety FLINT – The Genesee Health Plan (GHP) announced today it is […]

GHP Sponsors Annual Freedom 4 Veteran’s Run in Clio-5/25/19

Thursday, May 30th, 2019

For the second year in a row, Genesee Health Plan helped to sponsor the annual Freedom 4 Veteran’s Run in Clio which was held last Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Clio Veteran’s Memorial Park.  This year, we sponsored the camouflage colored race bags for each of the runners which were filled with information about […]

GHP awarded grant to help students and families with transportation needs

Friday, May 24th, 2019

Rotary Club of Greater Flint Sunrise grant supports “Riding Above Barriers” program to help reduce transportation barriers for students and families in Flint Community Schools FLINT – The Genesee Health Plan (GHP) today announced it received a grant from the Rotary Club of Greater Flint Sunrise to help provide MTA bus passes and Your Ride vouchers […]

GHP WNEM TV 5 Health Yes: 2019 Health Care Hall of Fame

Wednesday, April 17th, 2019

On Thursday, 4/11/19, during our WNEM TV 5 HEALTH YES segment, GHP President and CEO, Jim Milanowski, along with the 2019 Health Care Hall of Fame Inductee and Executive Director of the Genesee County Medical Society, Peter Levine, sat down to discuss the awards dinner and what it means to honor health care heroes in […]

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

  • 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

  • GHP President/CEO Receives MSU Difference Makers Award

    Yesterday, GHP President/CEO, Jim Milanowski, received an award from the MSU Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health at its inaugural “Difference Makers Awards.” Jim received the Community Public Health Champion Award for the work being done by GHP in the community, advocating and championing for individuals and reducing barriers to accessing quality, affordable health […] READ MORE

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