Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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The Detroit Wayne County Health Authority was established by Governor Jennifer Granholm in 2003, with the recommendation of the Wayne County Stabilization Work Group, in response to clear indications of a health care safety net crisis in Detroit and Wayne County. The Health Authority was created by an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Detroit, the County of Wayne, and the Michigan Department of Community health under the Urban Cooperation Act of 1967. The agreement was approved by Detroit City Council and the Wayne County Board of Commissions and signed in 2004. The agreement enables the Health Authority to serve the needs of the uninsured and underinsured in Detroit and Wayne County.
Mission
Coordinate efforts to meet the health needs of the uninsured and underinsured residents in the City of Detroit and Wayne County by assuring access and improving the health status of all people.
Loretta Bush
President/CEO
Detroit Wayne County Health Authority
Phone: (313) 871-3751
Fax: (313) 871-3756
Email: LBush@authorityhealth.org
Alice G. Thompson*, Detroit
Governor's Appointee
Term expires 8/5/23
Dr. Krystle Woods Hollier*, Detroit
Recommended by the Leadership of the Legislature
Term expires 8/5/21
Robert Thornton, Detroit
Appointee of Director of MDHHS
Term expires 10/31/22
JoAnn Watson - 1st Vice Chair
City of Detroit Council Member
Tim Killeen - 2nd Vice Chair
Wayne County Commissioner
Vacant
Appointee of Wayne County Executive
Chuck Gayney - Treasurer
Vacant
Appointee of Detroit Mayor
Bob King
President
UAW
Ex Officio Members
Mr. Adam Jablonowski
President
Wayne County Medical Society
Mrs. Rose Khalifa, RN, BSN
Executive Director
Metro Solutions
*Signifies the member was appointed by the Governor