Healthcare News

Colorectal Cancer: Not Just An Aging Population’s Disease

Wednesday, March 29th, 2017

Did you know colorectal and rectal cancer rates are rising dramatically among the young and dropping among older Americans?  Two forms of cancer normally associated with older Americans are occurring more frequently in younger people, according to a new study recently reported on in the Washington Post. The long-term study conducted by the American Cancer […]

MLive: Genesee Health Plan Honors Leaders During Annual Hall of Fame Awards

Wednesday, March 29th, 2017

FLINT, MI – State Rep. Phil Phelps was honored as the 2017 Health Care Hall of Fame inductee for Visionary Leadership by the Genesee Health Plan during the organization’s annual hall of fame awards. Phelps, D-Flushing, was honored during the event on Monday, March 27, according to a statement. “It is a privilege to recognize […]

Genesee Health Plan Honors State Representative Phil Phelps and Other Health Care Champions at Annual Awards Dinner

Tuesday, March 28th, 2017

Genesee Health Plan honors State Representative Phil Phelps and other health care champions at annual awards dinner The Health Care Hall of Fame Awards recognize health care leaders and community organizations for commitment to GHP and the Flint community FLINT – The Genesee Health Plan (GHP) recognized local health care champions for their commitment to […]

How to Keep Your Kidneys Strong, Healthy and Happy

Thursday, March 23rd, 2017

Kidneys may be small, but they are vital organs to the overall health of the human body which is why Genesee Health Plan, in observance of April being National Donate Life Month, is raising awareness of kidney health, disease and risk factors. Kidneys are responsible for stabilizing the composition of blood in the body. This […]

What Everyone Should Know About Alzheimer’s Disease

Wednesday, March 8th, 2017

As our loved ones age, it’s easy to become concerned about memory loss. If they forget the day of the week or where they placed their car keys, we often begin wondering if these are the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that commonly affects people over the age […]

Genesee Health Plan Expands Community Health Workers To All Flint Community Schools

Friday, October 28th, 2016

Genesee Health Plan staff will connect students from Flint Community Schools and their families to vital healthcare resources

Genesee Health Plan Takes The Lead On Two Women’s Health Programs

Monday, October 17th, 2016

FLINT, Mich. – Genesee Health Plan (GHP) announced today that it was designated to be the lead agency by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to connect low-income Genesee County women with life-saving breast and cervical cancer prevention resources. The funding will help GHP execute the Michigan Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation […]

Non-profit group will get more health care resources in Flint public schools

Tuesday, September 20th, 2016

A Michigan non-profit group will provide more healthcare resources for Flint public schools. The Genesee Health Plan is expanding its Community Health Workers program to all Flint Community Schools. The program wants to identify the health care needs of students and families in the community. Jim Milanowski is the president and C.E.O. of the health […]

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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