Learn about Federal changes to Medicaid and Food Assistance Programs..
Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.
Information on the Family Independence Program, State Disability Assistance, SSI, Refugee, and other cash assistance.
If you cannot afford child care, payment assistance is available.
Children's Special Health Care Services information and FAQ's.
Information on assistance with home repairs, heat and utility bills, relocation, home ownership, burials, home energy, and eligibility requirements.
Information on the Food Assistance Program, eligibility requirements, and other food resources.
Information about the health care programs available through Medicaid and how to qualify.
Our migrant program works with a number of organizations to provide services for Michigan’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
A federal program which helps persons admitted into the U.S. as refugees to become self-sufficient after their arrival.
Universal caseload, or task-based processing, is a different way of handling public assistance cases.
Information on the Children's Protective Services Program, child abuse reporting procedures, and help for parents in caring for their children.
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Programs for healthy children & families, including immunization, lead poisoning prevention, prenatal smoking cessation, and many others.
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MDHHS and partners support a continuum of prevention services. The continuum is inclusive of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention activities. Visit this page to learn more.
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' (MDHHS) Environmental Health Bureau (EHB) uses the best available science to reduce, eliminate, or prevent harm from environmental, chemical, and physical hazards.
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Home to an array of public health programs, initiatives and interventions aimed at improving the health and well-being of women, infants, families and communities.
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The Division of Maternal & Infant Health (DMIH) is home to an array of programs and supports aimed at advancing the health and well-being of women, infants, families and communities.
To achieve further success in improving the outcomes for Michigan mothers, infants and families, data-informed decisions and advisement from Michigan families are our foundational principles.
For the past decade, the Summit has united leaders, innovators, advocates, and practitioners committed to improving the health and well-being of mothers, infants, and families. Michigan's signature maternal and infant health event brings together voices from across disciplines to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and inspire action.
In 2027, we celebrate ten years of learning, leadership, and progress while setting our sights on the future.
Join us for this landmark anniversary and help shape the next decade of impact for Michigan families.
Maternal Infant Health Summit 2027
Ten Years of Impact. A Future of Possibility.
Pregnant and postpartum women, as well as their friends and family, are encouraged to learn and watch for important signs that something may be wrong during pregnancy or after pregnancy.
If you are feeling off, follow up with a health care provider - right away.
Accurate blood pressure measurement is essential for identifying and managing hypertension during pregnancy, postpartum, and throughout the life course. Using proper techniques and equipment helps ensure reliable readings and can reduce the risk of health complications for parents and families. The following resources share videos and further detail to help support accuracy in blood pressure monitoring:
Preeclampsia Foundation: Blood Pressure Monitoring
Mayo Clinic: Measuring Blood Pressure Using an Automatic Monitor
Hospitals across Michigan are taking steps to make maternity care and childbirth safer for mothers and families by following proven safety practices to help prevent serious problems and even deaths during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Click here to learn more about what hospitals are doing to support safe maternity care and deliveries.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is committed to ensuring the health and safety of Michigan families and providing timely state guidance to health care providers and residents that adheres to the highest scientific, evidence-based standards.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), continue to support the use of acetaminophen in pregnancy when taken in moderation. MDHHS supports this recommendation from ACOG and SMFM, the leading professional organizations for obstetricians. These recommendations are solidly grounded in science and comprehensive reviews of the literature.
Additionally, according to ACOG, acetaminophen is one of the few options available to pregnant patients to treat pain and fever, which can be harmful to a woman and a baby during pregnancy when left untreated.
Advancing Healthy Births, An Equity Plan for Michigan Families & Communities (2024-2028) is a next step in working towards the health and well-being of women, infants, families and communities.
Stay updated on maternal & infant health in Michigan, attend an upcoming event and sign up for our emails.
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Get care to live a healthier future with uterine fibroids. Michigan is committed to increasing education and awareness to empower people living with fibroids.
The Division of Maternal & Infant Health is home to an array of public health programs, initiatives and interventions aimed at improving the health and well-being of women, infants, families and communities. Learn more about our Our Programs and Initiatives.
The Michigan Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MI PQC) improves perinatal outcomes through collaboration with partners. MI PQC is divided into nine Regional Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (RPQCs), each engaging families, communities and partners in data-informed quality improvement efforts.
Michigan's expansive Maternal and Infant Health Partners work on an array of initiatives to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. Many resources are available through these collaborative partnerships, including data, advocacy and services for Michigan families.
Dawn M. Shanafelt, MPA, BSN, RN
Director, Division of Maternal & Infant Health
Director, Title V Maternal Child Health
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
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