Healthcare News

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:

New Hill Road Park Construction Begins

Monday, July 1st, 2019

Future Miracle League Field Planned Mundy Township—After years of planning, construction is under way at the new Hill Road Park in Mundy Township, located at 1286 W. Hill Road, Flint, Michigan, 48507. The new park was first proposed in 2013 as part of a recreation plan created by the township. Through a bond proposal in […]

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 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 […]

2019 GHP Health Care Hall of Fame Awards Dinner

Wednesday, April 17th, 2019

Peter Levine and local health care champions honored at Genesee Health Plan awards dinner *Photos at end of article* Health Care Hall of Fame Awards recognize health care professionals and community leaders for commitment to the overall health of Genesee County residents FLINT – The Genesee Health Plan (GHP) honored local health care champions for their […]

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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