Michigan's Public Health: Resources from the Public Health Administration of MDHHS

Description:
This webinar focuses on the resources available through the Public Health Administration of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). It aims to provide healthcare providers with a deeper understanding of the state health department's strategic and core functions and clarify their role in interacting with this vital system.

Through this webinar, you will:

• Gain examples of the strategic and core functions of the state health department.
• Improve your understanding of how healthcare providers interact with the public health system.
• Enhance your skills in identifying and utilizing resources and information from the governmental public health system.

Key topics covered:

• Communicable Disease: Including mandatory reporting, the Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS), the Michigan Syndromic Surveillance System, immunization resources, the "We Treat Hep C" initiative, antibiotic stewardship, and the Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Section.
• Environmental Health Issues: Focusing on universal lead screening and the Michigan Climate and Health Adaptation Program.

Earns: .75 CME Credits

Disclosures:
No one has any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 

Statement of Accreditation: The Michigan State Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The Michigan State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Presenter(s):
Annette Gilmer, MD, MPH, Sr. Public Health Physician, Public Health Administration, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Duration: 56 minutes

Release Date: June 18, 2025

Expiration Date: June 30, 2028