February 2025

 February 10, 2025

 INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Reminder: February COP Webinar
• Spread the Word About Black History Month
• Save the Date: Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Day at the Capitol
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

January 2025

 January 27, 2025

 INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Mark Your Calendar: February COP Webinar
• Meet the Team: Lesley Gant
• Website Update, Behavioral Health Training Recordings Added
• Register for the Perinatal Wellness & Mental Health Series
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

 January 13, 2025

 INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• MIHP Coordinator Directory
• MIHP Consultation and Support
• Retirement of Training Requirement
• Help Spread the Word: New Study Supporting Mental Health During Pregnancy
• MC3: Mental Health Resource for Pregnant, Postpartum, and Pediatric Patients
• What virus is going around? The flu, COVID, norovirus – and don’t forget RSV
• Nominate a Home Visitor!
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

December 2024

December 16, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Last Issue of 2024!
• Mark Your Calendar: January COP Webinar
• Inclusive Insight Feedback
• CDC adds Heplisav-B vaccine as an option during pregnancy
• MIRACLE Project – Community Care Bundles
• 2024 Explorations in Development training series
• MI-AIMH Training for Home Visitors in Michigan
• Family Opportunity: Michigan’s Citizen Review Panel for Prevention
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

December 2, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Reminder: December COP Webinar
• Website Update, Behavioral Health Training Recordings Added
• MDHHS Virtual Baby Fair
• National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 2–6. Encourage vaccination using CDC’s digital media toolkit.
• 2025 Recommended Immunization Schedules Now Online
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS announces enhancements to improve substance use disorder treatment access
• Infant Products Recalled
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

November 2024

November 18, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Mark Your Calendar: December COP Webinar
• NEW – MIHP Brochure Available
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS warns Michigan residents about increase in pertussis (whooping cough) cases
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Michigan residents reminded of carbon monoxide dangers; routinely check detectors and appliances
• Infant Products Recalled
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

November 4, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Mark Your Calendar: November COP Webinar
• Inclusive Insight – November
• Safe Sleep Social Media for November
• Study Opportunity
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

October 2024

October 21, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Reminder: October COP Webinar
• Inclusive Insight – October
• Infant Safe Sleep Month 5K
• Join Us for Big Steps for Little Feet - Celebrate Babies Week Fundraiser!
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

October 7, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Mark Your Calendar: October COP Webinar
• October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month!
• Depression and Anxiety During and After Pregnancy – What Parents Should Know
• MDHHS Virtual Baby Fairs in December
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
  
   

September 2024

September 23, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

• Meet the Team: Kim Francis
• Reminder: September COP Webinar
• Call for Input—Title V MCH Needs Assessment
• Upcoming Continuing Education Opportunity
• Registration Now Open! Join Us for the 2nd Annual IMH Capitol Day on Nov 7th!
• Prepare for Respiratory Virus Season Now!
• Earn Continuing Education Credit with CDC and ACOG Webinar on Fall and Winter Respiratory Season
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

September 9, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

• Mark Your Calendars! September COP Webinar
• Inclusive Insight – Hispanic Heritage Month
• MIHP Toolkit Featured Highlight: Quick Reference Vaccine Assessment Tool 
• Reminder: MIHP Operations Guide Immunization Clarification
• Recruitment for MCH Focus Groups
• Maternal & Infant Health Equity Updates
• SAVE THE DATE: MICHIGAN’S 2ND ANNUAL INFANT MENTAL HEALTH CAPITOL DAY!
• Infant Safe Sleep Resources for Professionals Working with Families
• Infant Safe Sleep Month Virtual 5K Your Way
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

August 2024

August 27, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

• Reminder! August COP Webinar
• Medicaid Health Plan (MHP) Contracts
• Increase in Human Parvovirus B19 Activity in the United States 
• “Look Before You Lock” 
• Updated Guidance: Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines
• Weighted Sleep Products Are Not Recommended
• Infant Products Recalled
• Webinar Registration - Marketplace Dangers
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

August 13, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Inclusive Insight
• Mark Your Calendars! August COP Webinar
• August is National Breastfeeding Month
• August is National Immunization Awareness Month!
• Room Sharing - Not Bed Sharing
• Webinar: Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences and Promoting Positive Childhood Experiences
• Infant Products Recalled
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Whitmer declares August as Breastfeeding Month 
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS seeks applicants for Michigan Racial Health Equity Think Tank
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Director

July 2024

July 29, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) Section 214
• Medicaid Health Plan (MHP) catchment areas have been updated. 
• August is National Breastfeeding Month
• Webinar: Advancing Health Equity Among Hispanic/Latino Populations
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS and Michigan 211 launch on-demand grief and bereavement support services and resources
• Local Breastfeeding Events - Supporting the Breastfeeding Journey
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

July 15, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Reminder: July COP Webinar
• MIHP Operations Guide Follow-up
• Flyer for Families: Pregnancy+ App
• Inclusive Insight
• Help Prevent Hot Car Deaths
• Infant Product Recalled
• News from the CPSC
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

July 1, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Upcoming MIHP Information
• Reminder! July COP Webinar
• Seeking Home Visitors and Doulas – Infographic Collaboration
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS, MSP remind Michigan families about availability of free gun locks as part of National Gun Violence Awareness Month 
• MDHHS Virtual Baby Fair
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS hotline for migrant and seasonal farmworkers provides bilingual information about influenza A (H5N1) in three languages
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS alerting Michigan residents not to eat Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones and gummies during ongoing
• FDA investigation
• Save the Date: SIDS Awareness Month Activities Webinar
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

June 2024

June 17, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Reminder! June COP Webinar
• MDHHS provides $5 million to 12 universities to increase number of master’s degree behavioral health social workers
• Multi-Day Heat Event Forecasted
• Resource Available: MIHP and Breastfeeding
• MDHHS Virtual Baby Fairs in July
• PSI June 2024 Newsletter: New Parent Toolkit
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New drug showing up in illicit drug supply, resulting in overdose deaths across Michigan
• Smoking and Nicotine Use and Safe Sleep
• Grief & Bereavement Webinar Recording Now Available
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

June 4, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Inclusive Insight
• Grief & Bereavement Webinar
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Prevent tick bites this season and stay safe
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS offers tips to stay healthy during poor air quality days
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

May 2024

May 20, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

• Vaccine Education – Translated Materials
• Count The Kicks
• PSI MI Day at the Capitol
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS encourages hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing during pregnancy as part of Hepatitis Awareness Month
• Infant Safe Sleep 101
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Innovative MDHHS project to keep families together expands to 11 additional Michigan counties
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

May 6, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

• Inclusive Insights
• Home Visiting Conference Registration Now Open
• Maternal Infant Health Summit Registration is Now Open!
• Grief and Bereavement Resources Website
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

April 2024

April 22, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

• Reminder! April COP
• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Identification of Human Infection and Recommendations for Investigations and Response
• Infant Product Recalled
• Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks: Ensure Children in the United States and Those Traveling Internationally 6 Months and
• Older are Current on MMR Vaccination
• Reminder: Breastfeeding for Professionals Working with Families Course
• Preventing ACEs Plan of Care Monthly Support Session
• SAVE THE DATE: Virtual Resource Fair May 7, 2024
• ACIP RSV IMMUNIZATION SEASONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
• April 22-26 is National Infant Immunization Week!
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

April 8, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

• Mark Your Calendar! April COP
• MIHP Beneficiary Transfers
• Inclusive Insights: Celebrate Black Maternal Health Week 
• Family Photo Opportunity
• Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Professionals Training Webpage Updates
• CPSC Issues Warnings on Two Infant Products
• CDC Respiratory Virus Recommendations Updated
• Save the Date: MI Home Visiting Conference
• Easy to Read Schedules (Parent-friendly Schedules) Now Available and CIIW Recording
• Preventing ACEs Plan of Care Monthly Support Session
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS We Treat Hep C Initiative results in more than 5,000 Medicaid beneficiaries being treated to date
• Updated Guidance: Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

March 2024

March 25, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Inclusive Insights – A New MDHHS MIHP Monthly Awareness Initiative
• MIHP Beneficiary Transfers
• What is 988 and how does it work?
• Attention All Providers: Professional Connect Call: MC3 Program, March 26, 2024
• Training Available: Mandated Reporters
• SUID Prevention Program Learning Community Registration Open! Enroll by April 1, 2024
• MDHHS reports first influenza-associated pediatric death in Michigan this season
• 2024 Maternal Infant Health Summit
• Free Implicit Bias Training – Virtual Workshop
• Community Influencer Program Opportunity
• Updated Guidance: Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

March 11, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

• Reminder! March COP Webinar
• Answers to Immunizations COP
• Home Visiting Applied Research Collaborative
• MDHHS Press Release: Healthy Eating Habits
• Free Webinar - Measles: A Discussion on Risk in the U.S. and Outbreaks in the U.K
• FDA Alert on Cinnamon Products with Elevated Levels of Lead
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Biweekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

February 2024

February 26, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

• Internet Browser Information
• Meet the Team: Dipita Das
• MIHP Consultation and Support
• Telehealth Service Clarification
• Bereavement Training Course Now Available
• DC:0-5 Training for Michigan Professionals
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

February 12, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

• COP Webinar Reminder
• Updated Email for Training Module T.A.
• PACE Training Resources
• Home Visiting Substance Use Training
• Doula Initiative Continuing Ed. Opportunities
• Current Issues in Immunizations Webinar
• RSV Web Resources
• Press Release: New Gun Safety Laws
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

January 2024

January 29, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Mark Your Calendar! February COP Webinar
• CDC Recommended Immunization Schedule
• Transforming Maternal Health (Tamah) Model
• Seasonal Administration of Maternal RSV Vaccine
• V-Safe Registration for COVID-19 Vaccines
• News from the Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Professionals
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

January 16, 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• MIChild and MIHP Eligibility
• PACE Plan of Care 2 Webinar
• Record Keeping Reminder
• Mileage Reimbursement Rate Change
• Family Stories of Sleep-Related Loss
• Michigan Health Endowment Fund Grant Opportunities
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

December 2023

December 18, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• 2024 COP Schedule through March
• Hold the Date Reminder: PACES Plan of Care 2 Statewide Rollout
• General MIHP Communication Reminder
• IT Reminder: Checking for Prior Enrollment
• Spanish Home Visiting Modules Now Available
• I VACCINATE Partner Newsletter
• Safe Use of Nursing Pillows
• Kratom 101 Training Opportunity
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

November 2023

November 20, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Correction to Breastfeeding Training Course Requirements
• Holiday Travel Reminders
• 2024 Michigan Home Visiting Conference
• 2024 Recommended Immunization Schedules Now LIVE - 11/16/2023
• Creating an Inclusive, Sensory-Friendly Vaccination Experience
• MHEF Call for Proposals
• November Awareness Months & Holidays for Cause
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

November 6, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Children’s Product Safety Guide with Visuals
• Pregnancy+ App
• November 2023 COP Reminder
• 2024 Michigan Home Visiting Conference
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS reminds Michigan residents to take steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Whitmer, MDHHS celebrate Family Caregiver Month
• November Awareness Months & Holidays for Cause
• November Is National Native American Heritage Month
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

October 2023

October 23, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• MIHP Exception Requests and Form Available
• 2023 Home Visiting Yearbook Available
• MDHHS Launches New Statewide Action Plan to Improve Birth Equity
• MDHHS recommends residents get vaccinated for flu, COVID-19 and RSV to prepare for respiratory illness season
• Immunization Recommendations During Pregnancy Webinar
• Infant Safe Sleep Month Virtual 5K Your Way
• October Awareness Months & Holidays for Cause
• Spirit Day
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

October 9, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Mark Your Calendar: October COP Webinar
• Save the Date: May Coordinator Training 2024
• “Holding” Families in MIHP Database
• Updated MDHHS Family Planning Brochures
• MDHHS Launches New Statewide Action Plan to Improve Birth Equity
• Infant Safe Sleep Month
• Perinatal Mini Series on Trauma Informed Care
• Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE)
• Registration is OPEN! Nov. 2-3, 2023 - Explorations in Development virtual training
• October Awareness Months & Holidays for Cause 
• BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2023
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
  
   

September 2023

September 29, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• MIHP Immunization Training Course Launches
• Reminder: September COP Webinar
• Training Opportunity for Infant Mental Health Professionals
• Michigan Opioid Collaborative Resource Page
• Current Issues in Immunization Webinar Series
• Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE)
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• September Awareness Months & Holidays for Cause 
• National Hispanic Heritage Month Friday, Sep 15 – Sunday, Oct 15
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
  
   

September 11, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Meet The Team: Kelsey Cleveland
• MDHHS Documentation Requirement Reminder 
• Mark Your Calendar: September COP Webinar
• New! Online Breastfeeding Course
• Infant Products Recalled
• Preparing for the Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season: Recommendations for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines for Older Adults
• National Hispanic Heritage Month Social Media Immunizations Toolkit
• Webinar Recording Available: Birth Trauma and Maternal Mental Health
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• September Awareness Months & Holidays for Cause 
• World Suicide Prevention Day 2023
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
  
   

August 2023

August 28, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Retirement Announcement from Suzette
• Mistreatment During Maternity Care
• National Home Visiting Summit Call for Proposal
• Early Bird Registration
• Parenting Websites, Google, Bing Searches- How to Decipher if the Information is Credible
• Breastfeeding Basics
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• August Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes
• August 28th: March on Washington 60th Anniversary
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

August 14, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Farewell from Chelsea Low Darling
• Mark Your Calendar: August COP Webinar
• Reminder: MDHHS CHW Policy Public Comment Opportunity
• Adjusted Professional Visit Progress Notes
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Whitmer declares August as Breastfeeding Month
• Back to School Checklist: Vaccinations Up to Date
• Maternal Health Equity and Well-being Learning Series
• National Breastfeeding Month Events and Learning Opportunities
• Infant Safe Sleep Brochure - Language Translations Available
• RSV Prevention in Infants
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• August: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

July 2023

July 31, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• HARC Membership Opportunity
• Delay in Immunization Training Course
• Counterfeit and Fake Car Seats
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS extends MI Safe School Indoor Air Ventilation program with free air purifiers for K-12 schools
• August is National Breastfeeding Month
• August is Immunization Awareness Month
• NEW Webinar: "Fatherhood Empowerment: Beneficial for Everyone"
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• August: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

July 17, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• MIHP Logo Update
• MIHP Visit Location Documentation
• Transition Report
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mosquitos positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis found in Bay County; Michiganders should take precautions to prevent mosquito bites
• Gearing Up for National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
• Digital Storytelling Workshop Deadline Extended
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 2023
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

July 3, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Home Visiting Survey: Help Inform a Resource Tool for Families
• Maternal Health Digital Storytelling: An Opportunity for Families
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Michigan families urged to check air quality, take other precautions to protect health and safety
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS seeks participants for community influencer program to inform Social Determinants of Health Strategy
• Guidance on Measles during the Summer Travel Season
• Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar: "Human Milk and Cannabis Series"
• HRSA Celebrates the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline’s First Anniversary
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• July Celebrations and Awareness Causes
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

June 2023

June 20, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• June 2023 COP Reminder
• Delay in Immunization Training Module
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS lauds U.S. Supreme Court decision that preserves rights of American Indian Tribal families
• Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan CROWN Act to End Hair Discrimination
• COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project Conversation
• CHW Expansion Opportunity
• REGION V PUBLIC HEALTH TRAINING CENTER: June Update: Enroll in Our Updated Course on Addressing Human Trafficking!
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• June Celebrations and Awareness Causes
• Juneteenth
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

June 5, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• MIHP Operations Guide Updated
• Income guidelines for WIC program increased; additional Michigan families may qualify
• May Coordinator Meeting Q & A – THANK YOU!
• MIHP Telehealth Q & A for Providers
• June Community of Practice Reminder
• LGBTQIA+ Training for Healthcare Professionals
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• June Celebrations and Awareness Causes
• June is Pride Month
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

May 2023

May 22, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Updated Op Guide and Telehealth Guidance
• Reminder: Pregnancy+ App
• “Parents Partnering for Change” Training
• Public Comment Invited: Title V Block Grant Application
• Webinar - Beyond the ABCs: Inclusive Infant Safe Sleep Education for Indigenous Families
• Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar
• Opioid Use Disorder Webinar Opportunity
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• May Is Mental Health Awareness Month, AAPI Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month
• Mental Health Awareness Month shines spotlight on available resources
• 5 Facts To Know About AAPI Heritage Month History
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

May 8, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• MIHP Advisory Group: Plan of Care 2 Revisions
• MIHP Database: Helpful Hints
• The State of Children’s Health in the U.S.
• 2023 Maternal Infant Health Summit Featured Speakers
• Creating Safe Sleeping Environments While Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding
• Federal Effective Communication Requirements for Providers
• MDHHS Announces Updates to COVID-19 Vaccines 
• COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) End Outreach Resource Videos
• MDHHS Pilots CHW Program at COVID-19 Neighborhood Testing Sites 
• Updates to COVID Vaccines
• Fathers with NICU Experience Needed
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
• CELEBRATING AMERICA'S MORE THAN 4 MILLION REGISTERED NURSES
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

April 2023

April 24, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Directory Audit Form--Additional Clarification
• Cycle 9 Certification Reviews
• New Resource Available – Residential Wells
• Free Webinar Series: Maternal Health Equity and Well-being
• Count the Kicks Introducing: New Web-based Kick Counter!
• Children Trust Michigan Seeks Proposals
• From MDHHS: How to Stay Healthy This Tick Season
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• April Is National Minority Health Month
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

April 10, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• April Community of Practice Webinar Canceled
• MIHP Supports Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
• It is Black Maternal Health Week!
• Spotlight on Breastfeeding Education Resources
• COVID-19 Workshop Series – Improving COVID-19 Vaccination Rates for Children under 5
• “Parents Partnering for Change” Training
• Safe Sleep Resources by County Webpage
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• April is National Arab American Heritage Month
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

March 2023

March 27, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• MIHP Promotional TikTok Video
• Proposed Medicaid Policy Public Comment Review
• Navigating Healthcare Children's Waiver Program Webinar
• Oral Health Resources for Families
• Child Development Training for Home Visitors
• Essentials of Home Visiting Webinar Series
• Current Issues in Immunization Webinar Series
• MDHHS recognizes benefits of having a family physician during Family Medicine Week
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Women's History Month
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

March 13, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Preparing for the End of the Public Health Emergency
• Introducing "Just Baby: A Safe Sleep Lullaby"
• Spring is Near, but the Flu is Still Here!
• Breastfeeding Education Resources
• Mental Health and Wellbeing for Mothers
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Women's History Month
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

February 2023

February 27, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• New Pregnancy Support App Announced
• Translated Education Packets Available
• Website Update, New Promotional Resources
• Michigan WIC transitions back to Similac brand formulas March 1
• Black History Month 2023: NICHQ Celebrates Black Health and Resistance
• MDHHS launches hotline for seasonal farmworkers to get bilingual information about COVID vaccines, other health matters
• Michigan Breastfeeding Network Webinar
• Join Us for Mother Infant Health & Equity Collaborative Meetings
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

February 13, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• MIHP Regional Provider Network Meetings
• Reminder: February COP Webinar
• Local Leadership Groups
• Black History Month Resources
• HV and Parent Engagement Opportunity
• Breastfeeding Education Resources
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

January 2023

January 30, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Contact Log Requirements
• Mark Your Calendar: February COP Webinar
• February is Heart Awareness Month
• Navigating Michigan’s Child Welfare System
• Training Opportunities for Providers
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

January 17, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Meet the Team: Alissa Borowiak
• Welcome New MIHP agency!
• Infant Products Recalled
• Support for Pregnant People with Breast Cancer
• New MDHHS "Eat Safe Fish" Guidelines
• Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Screening Reminder
• EHDI National Conference Parent Scholarship
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

January 3, 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Virtual Consultation Requests
• Mark Your Calendar! January COP
• Doula Registry Applications Being Accepted
• Freedom From Smoking - Virtual Program
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

December 2022

December 19, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Health Plan HV Referral Policy Comments Due
• Medicaid Coverage of Doula Services
• Updated Booster for Infants and Young Children
• Infant Safe Sleep Brochure - New Language Translations Available
• MSU Extension January Offerings
• Perinatal and Early Childhood Oral Health Training
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
  
   

December 6, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Welcome New MIHP Provider!
• MHEF Awards Announced
• New Resource on Child and Teen Vaccines
• New ACEs Infographic
• Free Virtual Baby Showers
• Centering Maternal Health in Storytelling Efforts
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

November 2022

November 21, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Infant Footed Pajamas Recall
• COVID-Associated Hospitalizations of Infants
• COVID-19 and Pregnancy
• Listeria Outbreak Linked to Enoki Mushrooms
• Count the Kicks
• New Study Shows Benefits of Flu Vaccination During Pregnancy
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

November 7, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• CC360 Q&A Document Available
• Translated Family Information Sheets Available
• Pediatrics and Pregnancy Vaccine Updates
• November is National Diabetes Month
• Upcoming State of Michigan (SOM) Holidays
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications Coordinator Directory

October 2022

October 24, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• MIHP Policy Exceptions
• October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month
• Additional Safe Sleep Awareness Resources
• New COVID-19 Vaccine Videos Featuring Michigan Families
• CDC Monkeypox Webinar
• Closing out Celebrate Babies Week!
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

October 10, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Risk Identifier Billing Clarification
• Updated MIHP Overview Training Module
• Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month
• Monkeypox Update
• Flu Vaccine Resources – Pregnancy and Infancy
• Webinar on Postpartum Psychosis
• Behavioral Health Training Opportunities
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

September 2022

September 26, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Reminder! COP Webinar on Tuesday
• CareConnect360 Demo Sessions This Week!
• New: Quality Assessment Resources for MIHP Providers
• Opportunity to Customize the MIHP Family Information Sheet
• IT Update - Required Training Modules Hosted by The Institute
• MDHHS Press Release
• October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month & SIDS Awareness Month
• COVID-19 Vaccination Rates for Michigan’s Youngest Children
• September is Sickle Cell and Infant Mortality Awareness Month
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

September 12, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Updated COVID-19 Booster Vaccine
• September is National Recovery Month
• Michigan Breastfeeding Network Webinar
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

August 2022

August 29, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• AAP Webinar Recording Now Available
• Michigan Home Visiting Initiative
• Reminder: Home Visiting Provider Session
• Infant Product Recalled
• USDA Extends Infant Formula Waivers
• Infant Safe Sleep Brochure - New Language Translations Available
• Lead Prevention Resources for Refugee and Immigrant Families
• New Infographic - Understanding & Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences
• New Virtual Training! Harm Reduction: Responding to the Needs of Individuals and Communities
• Webinar: The Benefits of Maternal Immunization
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

August 15, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Reminder: August COP Webinar
• Clarification from August 1st Bi-Weekly Update
• Personnel Roster Reminder
• Advisory Group Update
• Nursing and Social Work Continuing Education
• MDHHS Press Release: Free COVID-19 Tests
• Vaccine Communication Module
• August is Breastfeeding Month
• Media Campaign Launch
• Career Opportunity: Home Visiting Consultant
• Home Visiting Provider Session
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

August 1, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Meet The Team: Meagan Chuey
• Car Seat Recall Information
• August is Immunization Awareness Month
• August 2022 is Home Visiting Month!
• New and Updated MIHP Information Sheets
• New MDHHS Monkeypox Website
• Mini-Grant for Printing and Shipping Vaccine Resources
• Virtual Baby Safety Fair
• Breastfeeding Webinars and More
• Reflective Supervision and Consultation Training
• Webinar Recording: The Importance of Educating Fathers on Child Birth and Safe Sleep
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

July 2022

July 18, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Updated MIHP Education Packet
• SIDS Awareness Month Webinar
• Infant Safe Sleep Educational Opportunities
• Position Filled: Public Health Community Liaison
• MDHHS Press Release: Free COVID19 Tests for At-Risk Communities
• MDHHS Press Release: 988 Crisis Line
• IT Update - Required Training Modules Hosted by The Institute
• MIHP Provider Feedback Requested
• Pregnancy Testimonial Video – COVID-19 Vaccination
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

July 5, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• MIHP Email Alert Has a New Name!
• Required Training Course IT Issues Resolved
• Resource Spotlight: Home Visitor Safety
• Trauma Informed Home Visitor Training
• Do Children Need to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19?
• Healthy Native Babies Project - Webinar Series
• COVID-19 Pregnancy & Breastfeeding, Fatherhood Infographics in Spanish
• Know Your Rights: Reproductive Health Care
• Affordable Connectivity Program
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

June 2022

June 21, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Meet The Team: Maria Garcia
• Infant Product Recalled
• Fisher-Price Infant/Toddler Rocker Notice
• Addressing Food Insecurity in an Urban Area
• Drinking Water & Resources for Families
• Think Babies Michigan Opportunities
• Order FREE CDC Immunization Schedules
• World Sickle Cell Day Resources
• Supplemental Motivational Interviewing Training
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
  

June 6, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• MIHP Consultation and Support
• COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
• Cycle 9 Clarification for MCIR-Related Requirements
• Cycle 9 Progress Note
• Mark Your Calendar! June COP Webinar
• ZERO TO THREE Fellowship - Call for Applications 2022-2024
• HRSA/MCHB Information for Families During the Formula Shortage
• Reminder! Summer 2022 Virtual Baby Fair
• KFF Report on Misinformation About COVID and Pregnancy
• Upcoming Workshop: Suicide Prevention in Indigenous Communities
• Webinar - The Importance of Educating Fathers on Child Birth and Safe Sleep
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

May 2022

May 23, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Mark Your Calendar! June COP Webinar
• May 2022 Coordinator Meeting
• All Providers: Recordkeeping Reminder
• Responsive Partnership Toolkit
• Infant Formula Shortage
• Diabetes During Pregnancy
• HRSA Launches Maternal Mental Health Hotline
• Safe Infant Sleep Baby Registry Guide
• Summer 2022 Virtual Baby Fair
• New CDC Study Underscores Burden of Influenza on Children
• Title V Block Grant Application Public Comment
• Holding Space after Buffalo New York
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

May 9, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Meet The Team - Adrianna High
• Final Reminder! May Coordinator Meeting
•  Home Visiting Model Consultant Position
• May is PMAD Awareness Month
• AAP Releases New Videos Answering Parents’ Questions about Childhood Vaccines
• Updated Blood Lead Levels and MIHP MCIR Companion Guide
• Secondhand and Thirdhand Smoke
• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Michigan releases 2022 Eat Safe Fish Guides to help residents learn about and plan for local fish consumption
• Webinar: Addressing Maternal Health in a Time of COVID-19
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory

April 2022

April 25, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• 2022 MIHP May Coordinator Meeting
• Open Summary Error Message
• MIHP Public Health Community Liaison Position
• MDHHS New Website Launch
• Proposed Medicaid Policy 2210-Doula
• CMS Approves Michigan’s Extension of Medicaid & CHIP Coverage for 12 Months After Pregnancy
• National Infant Immunization Week
• April is Autism Acceptance Month
• NOW AVAILABLE: "Honoring Indigenous Parenthood from Conception through Postpartum"
• Opportunity for Case Management Conference and Continuing Nurse Education
• Previously Released MIHP Updates
• Bi-Weekly Update Topic Submission
• MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
  
  

April 11, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Public Health Week Acknowledgement
• Feedback Opportunity
• Infant Product Recalled
• Risk Identifier Requirements Before Billing or Providing MIHP Services
• MIHP to Launch New Website
• Changes to COP Webinars
• Reminder: Maternal Infant Health Summit Registration is Open!
• More Fruits and Vegetables Available for WIC Families
• April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW)
• National Minority Health Month
• Treating Chronic Hypertension in Early Pregnancy Benefits Parents, Babies
• Yes, It’s Still Flu Season, and Disparities are Evident
• Link to MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
• Topic Submission
• Previously Released MIHP Weekly Updates

March 2022

March 28, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Protected Health Information (PHI)
• MIHP Cycle 9 Guidance Update
• CDC Foundation Launches New “Live to the Beat” Campaign
• CDC Milestone Updates
• Webinar: Understanding and Responding Effectively to Vaccine Hesitancy
• One Little Girl’s Death and Michigan’s Falling Childhood Vaccination Rates
• Polio Risk, Ukraine, and Immunization
• National Poison Prevention Week 2022
• Lead Poisoning Prevention – MDHHS Modules Available
• Ukrainian/Russian Refugees and IECMH Needs
• Michigan Breastfeeding Network Webinar
• Link to MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
• Topic Submission
• Previously Released MIHP Weekly Updates

March 14, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• REMINDER! COP Webinar
• REMINDER 2! May Coordinator Meeting
• Medicaid bulletin, HASA 22-03
• Free Webinar: COVID-19 and Pregnancy
• Early Elective Delivery - Having the Conversation! 
• Father Engagement Conference
• Early Childhood Mental Health Assessment Learning Collaborative Recruitment
• New ACOG Resources Promoting COVID-19 Vaccine
• Additional COVID-19 Resources
• Link to MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
• Topic Submission
• Previously Released MIHP Weekly Updates

February 2022

February 28, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• MDHHS Press Release on Heart Health Awareness Month
• 2022 CDC Recommended Immunization Schedules
• Equity, Vaccine Hesitancy, and the COVID-19 Vaccine
• Black History Month: Honoring the Legacy of Black Health Professionals and Scholars
• March 4th is International HPV Awareness Day
• Maternal Infant Health Summit 2022 - Exhibitor & Sponsor Opportunity
• NOW AVAILABLE! "Human Lactation and Mental Health: Best Practices" webinar
• Michigan Breastfeeding Network is Hiring!
• Link to MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
• Topic Submission
• Previously Released MIHP Weekly Updates

February 14, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist Celebrate Black History Month
• February is Black History Month 
• Infant Safe Sleep Policy Project
• Save the Date: Maternal Infant Health Summit
• Hear Her Campaign
• NIH-funded study suggests COVID-19 increases risk of pregnancy complications
• RECORDING AVAILABLE: Hearing Native Mothers: A Tribal Discussion on Supporting Maternal Health
• Link to MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
• Topic Submission
• Previously Released MIHP Weekly Updates

January 2022

January 31, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Meet the Team - Chelsea Low Darling 
• MIHP May 2022 Coordinator Training
• Personnel Roster Clarification - Date of 1st Independent Home Visit 
• Waiver Staff Application Instructions - License Number Submission 
• Webinar and Dialogue with Experts Series: Improving Outcomes for Families Affected by Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Confirmation
• Perinatal Cannabis Use in the Era of Increasing Legalization: Considerations for State MCH Programs - AMCHP
• Virtual Baby Safety Fair - Winter & Indoor Safety
• Parent Opportunity: MIHP Representation Needed
• Link to MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
• Topic Submission
• Previously Released MIHP Weekly Updates

January 18, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Welcome Back, Chelsea and Maria!
• MIH Specialist Position Opening
• Public Access to Immunization Records
• Vaccine Hesitancy & Motivational Interviewing
• 2022 New Webinar Training Schedule
• January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
• Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative Opportunity - Deadline Extended
• Link to MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
• Topic Submission
• Previously Released MIHP Weekly Updates 

January 3, 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Meet the Team: Maria McGinnis
• Seeking Comments: Cycle 9 Draft Operations Guide and Revised Forms
• Birth Defects Awareness Month
• MI-AIMH Executive Director Opening
• Link to MDHHS Publications
• Coordinator Directory
• Topic Submission
• Previously Released MIHP Weekly Updates