October 04, 2026
WHEREAS, the needs of chronically ill patients often go untreated due to gaps in care due to today's fragmented healthcare systems; and,
WHEREAS, over 40 states have Mobile Integrated Healthcare and Community Paramedicine as a core element of Rural Health Transformation, and MIH models now enhance access to quality, affordable healthcare and advance health outcomes across all 50 states; and,
WHEREAS, the goal of Mobile Integrated Healthcare is to aid in the prevention of over-utilization of emergency departments and emergency medical services agencies for non-emergency conditions, to improve the quality of life of patients, and to improve healthcare access by addressing social and healthcare needs; and,
WHEREAS, Mobile Integrated Health relies on its established partnerships within the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) community, as well as multidisciplinary teams of healthcare providers across the emergency and non-emergency care continuum to help states and communities reduce readmissions and assist patients in properly managing their healthcare issues; and,
WHEREAS, The National Association of Mobile Integrated Healthcare Providers (NAMIHP) and the tens of thousands of community members, pre-hospital and hospital-based practitioners, professional organizations and federal agencies are committed to ensuring the delivery of high-quality Mobile Integrated Healthcare; and,
WHEREAS, it is proper and timely to bring recognition to the value and accomplishments of Mobile Integrated Healthcare and the dedicated personnel who work tirelessly to improve the delivery of care to those suffering chronic illnesses and those deeply affected by challenges in healthcare access; and,
WHEREAS, the National Association of Mobile Integrated Healthcare Providers (NAMIHP) declares the week of October 4th-10th, 2026, and every second week of the month of October in years following as "National Mobile Integrated Healthcare Week"
NOW THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of October 4th-10th, 2026, as: Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Week.
