Healthcare News

Top 10 Back to School Tips for Parents

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

As we are quickly approaching a new school year, the Genesee Health Plan wants to make sure you and your children are prepared. We have rounded up 10 tips and resources to help you plan for a successful school year for your children and family. 1. Protect against germs. Proper handwashing habits and use of […]

5 Community Resources for Genesee County Residents Impacted by Flint Water Issues

Tuesday, August 8th, 2017

Through our programs and community partnerships, the Genesee Health Plan has helped thousands of Genesee County residents, including those who live, work or attend school in the City of Flint, get information about safe drinking water, nutritious food, health services and health coverage. If you live, work or attend school in the City of Flint […]

Legionnaires’ Disease: What Genesee County Residents Should Know

Tuesday, July 25th, 2017

Summer through early fall are peak seasons for Legionnaires’ disease. There has also been an increased incidence of Legionnaires’ disease in the last two years. In May 2015 to November 2015 alone, there were 42 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Genesee County, according to the Genesee County Health Department (GCHD). As we head into […]

How to Stop Ticks in Their Tracks

Tuesday, July 11th, 2017

Tick season is here, and in recent years the tick population has grown across Michigan. Although there has only been one confirmed case of Lyme disease reported in Genesee County so far this year and only 13 confirmed cases from 2000 to 2015, it’s important for residents to protect themselves from ticks and Lyme disease. […]

Grand Blanc View: Michigan Oral Health Coalition Awards Grant to Genesee Health Plan

Monday, July 10th, 2017

FLINT — Genesee Health Plan was recently selected to receive a grant through Michigan Oral Health Coalition’s (MOHC) 2017 Community Mini-Grant Program. Genesee Health Plan will use the funds they receive to generate an effective approach to preventing and managing oral disease. Read the full story here.

Getting Connected to Veterans’ Resources in Genesee County

Tuesday, June 27th, 2017

Did you know nearly 27,000 veterans call Genesee County home? Many of these veterans come to the Genesee Health Plan for assistance and help navigating the health care system. We often find veterans are unsure of what health care services and additional resources they qualify for and where to go for help. “There are thousands of […]

American Health Care Act (AHCA): What It Means for Genesee County Residents

Tuesday, June 13th, 2017

Many Genesee County residents are wondering how they will be affected by the American Health Care Act (AHCA) that was narrowly approved in May by the U.S. House of Representatives. While it’s still unclear whether the U.S Senate will pass the AHCA in its current form, or make significant changes to the bill, the AHCA […]

6 Ways to Have a Fun and Healthy Summer

Tuesday, June 13th, 2017

Summer is finally here, and at the Genesee Health Plan, we want to make sure you and your family have a safe, fun and healthy summer. Here are 6 tips for staying healthy during the hot summer months: 1. Get outside to exercise: Nice weather offers many fun and active outdoor activities to stay healthy for […]

Veterans Free Dental Day 6/24/17

Friday, June 9th, 2017

Appointments are still available to Veterans for FREE dental care! Help spread the word about Aspen Dental’s National Day of Service on Saturday, June 24th Thousands of veterans can receive free dental care on Saturday, June 24, when doctors and their teams from nearly 450 Aspen Dental-branded practices in 36 states open their doors for […]

NBC 25 News: Potential Medicaid Cuts Could Affect Thousands of Mid-Michigan Residents

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

Flint, Mich — In May, President Trump announced a proposed budget that included an 800 billion dollar cut to Medicaid. According to the Congressional Budget Office enacting the American Health Care Act would reduce the federal deficit by 119 billion dollars but, it would also leave more than 23 million people uninsured. We spoke to […]

Healthcare NEWS

  • 2025 GHP Health Heritage Essay Contest – DEADLINE 4/21/25

    For our tenth 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

  • Genesee Health Plan: What You Need to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment and Medicare Fraud

    On Thursday, October 24th, GHP Enrollment Team Coordinator, Jill Alexander, and Director of the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program, Uratile Sijiye, joined WNEM TV5 to discuss Medicare open enrollment and signs of Medicare fraud. Click the video below to watch the interview! Do you need help with Medicare open enrollment? Give us a call at (844) […] READ MORE

  • Genesee Health Plan honors local health care heroes at annual awards ceremony

    *Photos available at the end of the release and here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 5, 2024 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 Dr. Laura Carravallah inducted into the Health Care Hall of Fame   FLINT – The Genesee Health […] READ MORE

  • 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

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