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Mother Infant Health & Equity Improvement Plan (MIHEIP)

 Mother Infant Health & Equity Improvement Plan (MIHEIP)

In September 2019, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced the release of the 2020-2023, Mother Infant Health & Equity Improvement Plan (MIHEIP).

The MIHEIP Integrated interventions across the maternal-infant dyad promoting a holistic approach to care that encompassed the health and wellbeing of both mom and baby, building off years of successful work across Michigan, and addressing the gaps which have persistently left behind the most vulnerable groups of women and infants across our state.

Between 2020 and 2023, the Improvement Plan guided the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) along with Michigan’s diverse and expansive stakeholders, further aligning work statewide. During the implementation of MIHEIP, many successes have improved the lives of mothers, infants and families in Michigan, the Mother Infant Health & Equity Improvement Plan: Yearly Highlights emphasize some of these successes and acknowledge the invaluable commitment of the tireless stakeholders and community partners working to improve Michigan's maternal and infant health outcomes:  

Year One Highlights - 2020  │  Year Two Highlights - 2021  │  Year Three Highlights – 2022

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Advancing Healthy Births

With the sunsetting of the Mother Infant Health & Equity Improvement Plan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is proud to release the 2024-2028, Advancing Healthy Births - An Equity Plan for Michigan Families & Communities. Continuing to strive towards the strategic vision of Zero preventable deaths and Zero health disparities, Michigan's plan focuses on sustainable actions and multifaceted approaches to improve outcomes for birthing people and their infants. 


Learn more about the Advancing Healthy Births Plan.