May 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.
Join Senator John Cherry and organization across Genesee County as we discuss mental health and the resources available. GHP will be at the event with a resource table providing information on health care coverage enrollment!
RSVP required! See the flyer for more information.
Twice a year; that is how often it is recommended that you visit your dentist’s office for a dental cleaning. Regular cleanings are important for identifying cavities and gingivitis, but your dentist will also be looking for symptoms of something just as important: oral cancer. It is estimated that about 59,600 people are diagnosed with a form of oral cancer every year, usually when it is already in the later stages of the disease. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and we have the information you need to know about this disease.
Visiting your dentist for a regular tooth cleaning every six months could help with early detection of oral cancer. We feel so strongly about regular dental visits, that GHP offers dental coverage to our members. GHP can also help seniors over the age of 60 and veterans access dental care through our FREE Senior and Veteran Dental Programs! Each program offers vital dental benefits, including:
Call our office at 844-232-7740 to find out if you are eligible, or:
Oral cancers are part of a group of head and neck cancers but are usually located in the mouth or back of the throat. Oral cancers are especially dangerous because early symptoms are usually painless and not immediately noticeable, making it one of the more deadly types of cancer.
Common places where oral cancer can develop include:
There are several risk factors that make the likelihood of developing oral cancer increase over time:
Symptoms can be painless and hard to identify during the early stages of oral cancer, resulting more late-stage diagnosis, which can be fatal. Speak with your dentist or oral health specialist if you see anything suspicious, or if you experience any of the following symptoms for longer than two weeks:
The American Academy of Oral Medicine states that regular oral cancer examinations done by a dentist are the best method for detecting oral cancer in its early stages. Your dentist will perform this exam during your routine dental cleaning every six months to look for anything out of the ordinary.
Oral health professionals also encourage performing a self-examination regularly to increase your chances of finding any symptoms early. Contact your dentist if you find a sore or discoloration in your mouth that does not heal in fourteen days to have it examined. Your oral health professional may suggest a biopsy of any suspicious areas. Click the self-exam fact sheet below to learn how you can give yourself a regular oral cancer examination.
Additional resources:
Oral health care, such as dental cleanings and the removal of bad teeth, may take place before cancer treatment to reduce the risk of future issues. Chemotherapy with radiation is the most common treatment for oral cancer, followed by surgery to reconstruct the mouth and facial features altered by late-stage cancer, if needed. Therapy may also be needed to assist with speech, chewing, and swallowing complications resulting from treatment.
Sources:
AAOM, (2014). Dental associations urge regular oral cancer examinations – early detection saves lives! The American Academy of Oral Medicine. April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, accessed 3.09.26.
AAOMS. Oral Cancer Fact Sheet, The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. 2017_oral_cancer_fact_sheet.pdf, accessed 3.09.26.
AAOMS. Warning Signs of Oral Cancer: Self-exam Fact Sheet, The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. oralcancerselfexam.indd, accessed 3.09.26.
Burger, D., (2023). April marks Oral Cancer Awareness Month, with HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer on the increase, ADA News. April marks Oral Cancer Awareness Month, with HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer on the increase | American Dental Association, accessed 3.09.26.
OOCF. Oral Cancer Facts: Rates of occurrence in the United States, The Oral Cancer Foundation. Oral Cancer Facts – Oral Cancer Foundation | Information and Resources about Oral Head and Neck Cancer, accessed 3.09.26.
April 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.
Join Shea Automotive Group and Flint Township as they celebrate America! Bring the family to view a parade, try a food truck, and enjoy fireworks on Saturday, June 13th, from 12-4p.m.
Click here to download the flyer.
The Genesee County Free Medical Clinic is providing a series of FREE Stroke Screenings throughout 2026 from 9am-12pm.
Screening includes:
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.
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
Genesee Health Plan (GHP) has been a longtime member, supporter, and partner of the Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce. The chamber has provided GHP with opportunities to share information about health care updates, coverage options and assisting with enrollment for small businesses, those who are self-employed and young professionals who are aging out of their parents’ insurance.
We are grateful to the Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce for connecting us to local businesses and community leaders, allowing us to expand our reach and impact. The Grand Blanc Chamber is comprised of an extraordinary team that ensures their members get the most out of the chamber and their membership, providing opportunities for members to connect and partner to develop innovative solutions to meet community needs. At their 2025 Annual Meeting, GHP was awarded the Health & Wellness Award for the work we do in tandem with the chamber, their members and community. We are honored and humbled with this recognition and look forward to the good work that our organizations will do together in the years to come.
Leigh LaForest-Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce President, Shannon Ciszek-Genesee Health Plan Communications Coordinator, Jim Milanowski-Genesee Health Plan President/CEO, Joe Osborne-Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce Membership Development Specialist
GHP staff put their health first by participating in the Commit 2 Fit Fall 4 Fitness Challenge again this year. Walking laps at the office and raking leaves at home not only helped our staff stay healthy but led to a first place win in our division of the competition! Genesee Health Plan has proudly participated in this challenge every year, resulting in past first place wins in 2015 and 2021. Staff gathered on Friday, December 19th to celebrate and take a group photo. We were excited to welcome the first-place trophy back to the GHP office!
Commit 2 Fit is a Greater Flint Health Coalition program that provides nutrition, physical activity, and healthy food access programming throughout Flint and Genesee County. They provide nutrition education through their Cooking with Kids program, physical activity education through multiple programs and school challenges, and partner with local food banks, distribution centers, and meal sites to provide residents with fresh, healthy, local, and affordable food. Commit 2 Fit also provides grant assistance to support community gardens and urban farms. Our community health workers have worked with Commit 2 Fit in the past to provide nutrition and physical education to the students at Flint Community Schools through special programming and events. Click here to learn more about Commit 2 Fit. We look forward to the 2026 Commit 2 Fit Fall 4 Fitness Challenge!
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