MDCH will protect, preserve, and promote the health and safety of the people of Michigan with particular attention to providing for the needs of vulnerable and under-served populations.
Vision
Michigan will be a safe and healthy state where all people realize their fullest health potential and live enriched and productive lives.
Goals
1. Develop and pursue a legislative policy agenda which advocates for and
protects the health of Michigan's citizens
2. Design and implement a service delivery system across the entire spectrum of services and supports to Michigan's citizens
that is accessible, efficient, effective, and innovative
The entire spectrum of services and supports includes those that are
preventive, restorative, habilitative, and that mitigate the effects of disabilities
Services and supports are accessible and foster or preserve:
Self-determination, choice, personal responsibility and independence
Economic independence and productivity
Community membership
Safe and healthy environment
3. Protect and improve the health outcomes of the people of Michigan
4. Achieve quality improvement through meaningful accountability
5. Promote excellence and accountability in the design and administration of the Department of Community Health