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Health Care Workforce Division
Health Care Workforce Division
Amber Myers, Health Care Workforce Division Director
MyersA1@michigan.gov
The Health Care Workforce Division oversees the development, implementation and coordination of crosscutting and innovative policies and programs that further the Department’s mission specifically related to recruiting and retaining a strong, diverse health care workforce. The Division administers established federal and state health care recruitment and retention workforce programs as well as the development and administration of new, emerging programs. The Division develops and implements new approaches to Michigan’s health care workforce retention and recruitment strategy and works with other partners internally and externally to raise awareness and promote the use of the programs. The Division is comprised of the Workforce/Access Section and the Office of Nursing Programs.
Miguelina Carela-Moulton, Workforce/Access Section Manager
CarelaMoultonM@michigan.gov
The Workforce/Access Section conducts planning activities to identify communities with unmet health care provider workforce needs and administers programs targeting the recruitment and retention of health care providers. This section houses the Michigan State Loan Repayment Program, the Michigan Primary Care Office, the State Office of Rural Health and the Michigan International Medical Graduate programs. This Section supports safety net providers and sites to improve accessibility of primary care, dental, and mental health resources in underserved areas.
Casey Klein, Office of Nursing Programs Section Manager
KleinC7@michigan.gov
The Office of Nursing Programs (ONP) serves Michigan residents by providing professional nursing leadership, expertise, and coordination in health policy development to promote safe care in all nursing environments, advance the safe practice of the nursing profession through health equity principles, and promote a continuous supply of high-quality direct care nurses, nursing faculty, and nursing educational programs. The ONP works closely with education and practice partners throughout the state on strategic initiatives to ensure priority alignment and support new and existing efforts related to the education, training, and workforce development of Michigan nurses.
Success Stories
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“I have experienced an immense relief of financial burden. I had drained all my savings on tuition and was about to have to take out federal loans. I am so grateful this program has helped me to avoid loans and focus more on my studies rather than stressing about money.”
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“This stipend has helped me stay afloat while working my internship so that that way that I do not lose my house, my car or any of my other financial obligations.”
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“Having financial security and not having to worry about school or transportation expenses has lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. It no longer feels like a financial burden is standing in the way of my education, and I'm truly grateful for that opportunity.”
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“I feel Michigan Behavioral Health Internship Stipend has truly helped me to be able to better focus on my education and to better focus on learning things that will help me in my career.”
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“Thank you for being such a massive financial support while in my pursuit of being an effective and impactful clinician via my internship.”
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“Keep it up! It has been a blessing to me and I'm certain can help so many others in need while working to improve their lives and the lives of those in our communities!!”
Resources For You
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- Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (MSLRP)
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC) – Loan Repayment & Scholarships
- Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Loan Repayment Program
- Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Designations
- Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/P) Designations
- Statewide Rational Service Area (SRSA) Plans
- Michigan Primary Care Needs Assessment (PCNA)
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- Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (MSLRP)
- Michigan Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program (MI-BHISP)
- Developing Sustainable Workforce Solutions and in Behavioral Health & Direct Care
- Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program
- Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Loan Repayment Program
- International Medical Graduate (IMG) Programs
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC) – Loan Repayment & Scholarships
- Statewide Rational Service Area (SRSA) Plans
- Additional Resources
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- Michigan Free Clinic Funding Program
- Developing Sustainable Workforce Solutions and in Behavioral Health & Direct Care
- Statewide Rational Service Area (SRSA) Plans
- Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Designations
- Michigan Primary Care Needs Assessment (PCNA)
- Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/P) Designations
Newsletters
The Health Care Workforce Division newsletters contain information about new and upcoming programs, developments within the division, staff members, upcoming opportunities and other updates.
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- July 2025 Health Care Workforce Division Newsletter
- August 2025 Health Care Workforce Division Newsletter
- September 2025 Health Care Workforce Division Newsletter
- October 2025 MDHHS Health Care Workforce Division Newsletter
- November 2025 MDHHS Health Care Workforce Division Newsletter
- December 2025 MDHHS Health Care Workforce Division Newsletter
- January 2026 Health Care Workforce Division Newsletter
- February 2026 Health Care Workforce Division Newsletter
- March 2026 Health Care Workforce Division Newsletter
- April 2026 Health Care Workforce Division Newsletter
- May 2026 Health Care Workforce Division Newsletter
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