GHP Healthcare Tune Up Vaccine Event 9/24/26

Join Genesee Health Plan for our annual Healthcare Tune Up event on Thursday, September 24th, from 3-6pm! 

Covid-19, Flu (ages 6 months and up), Tdap and other vaccines will be available along with FREE refreshments, giveaways, health screenings, free A1c and cholesterol screenings for women age 35-64 through the WISEWOMAN program, and health care coverage enrollment. 

Attendees are also welcome to participate in NARCAN basic training by Genesee Community Health Center, vision education with St. Luke N.E.W. Life Eye Clinic, stroke education with the Flint Stroke Coalition, and to learn about services offered by Delta Dental! 

Genesee County Health Department will be providing free, confidential, STI testing. Participants who get tested will receive FREE PIZZA, if they PEE FOR PIZZA! For information/questions about testing, call (810) 237-4538.

ASL interpreters will be provided at this event.

For more information, please call (844) 232-7740.

Click here to download the vaccine event flyer in English.

Click here to download the vaccine event postcard in Spanish.  

 

Genesee Health Plan Celebrates Winners of 11th Annual GHP Health Heritage Essay Contest

On Thursday, August 13th, Genesee Health Plan honored the winners of our 11th Annual Health Heritage Essay Contest, sponsored by Sovita Credit Union! Every year, students in Genesee County in grades 5-13 compete for the chance to win a gift card prize and bragging rights by interviewing their family members and learning about their family health history. Students wrote about their health, family health history, and goals they can make to keep themselves and their families healthy.

As we celebrate 25 years of improving access to health care in Genesee County, the Health Heritage Essay Contest reflects our ongoing commitment to empowering families with the knowledge they need to lead healthier lives.

The winners of the 11th Annual Health Heritage Essay Contest are:

 

High School

1st place – Keira Olsick 

1st Place High School Winner, Keira Olsick pictured with GHP Communications Coordinator, Shannon Ciszek

2nd place – Alanah Jankowiak (middle)

2nd Place High School Winner, Alanah Jankowiak (center) pictured with GHP President/CEO, Jim Milanowski and sister, 2nd Place Middle School Winner, Alayla Jankowiak (right)

 

Middle School

1st place – Charvi Venisetty 

1st Place Middle School Winner, Charvi Venisetty pictured with GHP President/CEO, Jim Milanowski

2nd place – Alayla Jankowiak

 

Elementary School 

1st place – London Lard (not pictured) 

2nd place – Zae’lanca Coleman

2nd Place Elementary School Winner, Zae’lanca Coleman pictured with GHP President/CEO, Jim Milanowski

September Flint Mobile Food Pantry Flyer

September 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 food pantries in Genesee County

Grand Blanc-Holy Family Outreach (Food Pantry, must be a Grand Blanc resident): Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 810-771-7279, CLICK HERE to visit website.

Grand Blanc-FISH, Inc. Call 810-695-1880 (must be a Grand Blanc resident). CLICK HERE to visit website.

New Creation Church of God provides a food pantry every 3rd Thursday of the month from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 810-732-0500. CLICK HERE to visit their website. (New Creation Church of God is located 5 minutes from the GHP office on Lennon Road, Flint Twp.)

CLICK HERE to download flyer.

Genesee County Board of Commissioners Approves Health Care Services Millage Renewal for November Ballot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2026
Shannon Ciszek, Communications Coordinator, Genesee Health Plan, 810.232.7740, sciszek@countyhealthplans.org

Rachel Esterline Perkins, Communications Strategist, Genesee Health Plan, 989-330-1201, rachel@venturesomestrategies.com

Genesee County Board of Commissioners Approves Health Care Services Millage Renewal for November Ballot

Genesee Health Plan Has Served One in Four County Residents Over 25 Years

 

FLINT – The Genesee County Board of Commissioners approved placing the Health Care Services Millage renewal on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot at a special meeting on Friday, June 26.

The millage provides funding to Genesee Health Plan for basic, affordable health care coverage for Genesee County residents age 19 and older — including those who don’t qualify for Medicaid but can’t afford private insurance, those employed without employer-sponsored coverage, those between jobs, and young adults aging off a parent’s or guardian’s plan at 26.

“One in four Genesee County residents has received care through Genesee Health Plan over the past 25 years,” said Jim Milanowski, President and Chief Executive Officer. “GHP serves as a coverage bridge during common life transitions and provides health care coverage for our family, friends, and neighbors when they need it most.”

GHP covers doctor visits, mental health counseling, prescription drugs, labs, mammograms, and cancer screenings and treatment, as well as dental care for seniors, veterans, and adults.

“Genesee Health Plan was built here, is funded here, and is governed here,” Milanowski said. “Every decision about how it operates is made by people who live and work in Genesee County. It’s important to note that this is a renewal of an existing millage that voters have approved three times before.”

Voters approved the Health Care Services Millage in 2006, 2012, and 2018.

For more information, visit geneseehealthplan.org.

FIA Art Spark Summer/Fall Activities

Join the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) for Art Spark programming through the end of summer and into fall! Those with mild to moderate memory loss and their caregivers are welcome to join the FIA for fun activities on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the summer at no cost. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, as each program is limited to 20 people per session. 

 

Click here to download the flyer. 

Genesee Health Plan and Sovita Credit Union award Health Career Scholarships

*Photos available at the end of the release and here.
      
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 24, 2026
Shannon Ciszek, Genesee Health Plan, 810.232.7740 ext. 245, sciszek@countyhealthplans.org
Jen Shew, Sovita Credit Union, 810.720.8437, jshew@sovitacu.org
 
 
Genesee Health Plan and Sovita Credit Union award Health Career Scholarships
 
Private ceremony celebrated Swartz Creek and Grand Blanc High School students
 
FLINT – The Genesee Health Plan (GHP) and Sovita Credit Union honored Health Career Scholarship Recipients Claire Michalczuk of Swartz Creek High School and Moriah Welch of Grand Blanc Early College High School, during a small, invite-only ceremony that took place on Thursday, July 23, at Sovita Credit Union Headquarters. Both students won scholarships for essays submitted through Genesee Health Plan’s 2026 Health Career Scholarship Contest.
GHP and Sovita Credit Union have partnered the last five years to award two Genesee County high school students with $1,500 scholarships. Students were asked to write an essay exploring their family health heritage/history by interviewing one or more family members and explain how their findings have influenced their future studies and include the health care field chosen and why, and the impact they hope to make in their chosen field.
“We are excited for and proud of both student winners this year and every year,” said Jim Milanowski, GHP President and CEO. “This contest gives students the opportunity to explore their futures and reflect on how they hope to make an impact in their chosen health care field. We are honored to be part of their educational journey, made possible through our partnership with Sovita Credit Union, which helps provide this opportunity each year to Genesee County students.”
In her essay, Claire Michalczuk wrote “I believe that healthcare should be accessible, give support, educate families, and be focused on long-term well-being. As an occupational therapist, I hope to work in settings where I can advocate for patients and ensure they receive the resources they need. I am also inspired by organizations that improve access to healthcare for entire communities. The Genesee Health Plan has had a positive impact on Genesee County by helping others receive healthcare services they may not otherwise be able to afford. By having access to care, treatment, and support services, it can positively affect someone’s quality of life. Knowing that organizations like the Genesee Health Plan exist motivates me to pursue a career where I can help contribute to community health.”
In her essay, Moriah Welch wrote “Becoming a doctor of Obstetrics and Gynecology is my broad goal. However, what I truly hope to accomplish is giving the women who come into my care the respect, trust, and advocacy they deserve while serving them in the best way possible. I want to build meaningful connections with the community I settle in and with the families within it. I hope to help keep families healthy and together. The commitment, service, and advocacy that the Genesee Health Plan provides are the very pillars and impact I would want to build my own practice upon. This nonprofit organization supports and strengthens the Genesee County community’s health while also reducing barriers and delivering excellent care to patients.”
 
“Sovita Credit Union is proud to partner with Genesee Health Plan to support students who are committed to making a difference in the health and well-being of others,” said Jen Shew, Sovita Credit Union Director of Marketing. Through their essays, Claire and Moriah have demonstrated a genuine passion for serving their communities through their future careers in health care. We are honored to invest in their futures and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make.”

Senior Resource Expo – Sept. 11, 2026

SAVE THE DATE: Genesee County Commission on Aging Resource Expo
Make sure to visit our vendor table when you attend the Genesee County Commission on Aging Senior Resource Expo on Sept. 11th! Seniors are welcome to attend this FREE event to learn about available resources in the Genesee County community! Parking will be available at the Whiting Auditorium. Guests are welcome to take a shuttle stationed at the auditorium that will bring them to the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library for the event. 

 

Click here to download the flyer. 

The Senior Joy Journey – Senior Programs

Join Saint Mark Community Outreach for their Senior Joy Journey series! Seniors will experience movement, creativity, and connection with other seniors through a series of fun programs. Enjoy gardening, breathwork exercises, creative activities, gentle movement, and more every Tuesday from 11am-1pm! 

Click here to download the flyer.

FREE Stroke Screenings

The Genesee County Free Medical Clinic is providing a series of FREE Stroke Screenings throughout 2026 from 9am-12pm.

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, pharmacists, EMS providers, and other healthcare personnel will be volunteering at the screening in order to help answer your questions! Call 810-235-4211 for more information.

CLICK HERE to download flyer.

Healthcare Heroes Celebrated by community partners at Flint Firebirds Game

Fundraising proceeds benefited the Genesee County Free Medical Clinic

FLINT – On Saturday, February 7, Genesee Health Plan (GHP) and Sovita Credit Union co-sponsored the Healthcare Heroes Night in partnership with the Flint Firebirds, providing healthcare employees with a free ticket to enjoy the game against the Erie Otters.

The Healthcare Heroes appreciation night was established in the 2021-22 season to recognize and honor local healthcare workers for their service and commitment to the community and has been a mainstay of the promotional schedule ever since. From the start, the Genesee County Free Medical Clinic has been the beneficiary of the Healthcare Heroes appreciation night fundraising, which helps ensure Genesee County residents without medical coverage can seek immediate healthcare services from the clinic. 3,763 fans attended the appreciation night, helping raise $1,025 in 50/50 raffle proceeds for the clinic.

The clinic also houses a GHP Community Health Worker on site a few times a month to connect with patients, enrolling them into healthcare coverage and providing resources for additional needs. Sovita Credit Union partners with the clinic on their annual “Healing Hands 5k Run/Walk”; a fundraiser that benefits the clinic which is scheduled for Saturday May 16th at Mott Community College Event Center.

To commemorate the evening, Julie Forbush of Sovita Credit Union, Shannon Ciszek of Genesee Health Plan, and Stacey Doyle of the Genesee County Free Medical Clinic, were welcomed to the ice to participate in the ceremonial puck drop. The puck drop not only signified the start of the game but showcased the power of partnership in the Flint and Genesee County community.

Pictured left to right: 

Flint Firebirds Team Captain, Nathan Aspinall

Flint Firebirds Athletic Trainer, Phil Fazio

Flint Firebirds Team President, Jeremy Torrey

Flint Firebirds Owner and Governor, Captain Rolf Nilsen

Sovita Credit Union Business Development Representative, Julie Forbush

GHP Communications Coordinator, Shannon Ciszek

Genesee County Free Medical Clinic Executive Director, Stacey Doyle

Erie Otters Athletic Trainer, Meagan Briant

Erie Otters Alternate Captain, Julius Saari

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