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Care in Action

CARE IN ACTION

Michigan hospitals are staffed by nurses, physicians, technicians, aides, volunteers and many others who bring compassion into moments of fear, uncertainty and crisis.

A smiling female doctor in a white coat gently places her hand on a patients shoulder, offering reassurance. The patient is seen from behind in a medical office with blue cabinets in the background.

Across the state, families are facing rising costs and longer waits for care — challenges that are especially acute in rural communities.

Yet every day, care teams continue to show up. Around the clock. In every region. In moments that matter most.

These are their stories.

Mom and infant
Holland Hospital’s Breastfeeding Support Group Gives New Moms a Place to Turn
Breastfeeding can be one of the most profound parts of early parenthood, but can also bring questions, worries and unexpected challenges — from latching difficulties to concerns about milk supply.
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DMC Peer Recovery Coaches Lend Hope and Healing to Detroit Communities
The Peer Recovery Coach program at Detroit Medical Center has been instrumental in guiding people at all walks of life to receive lifesaving treatment for SUD.
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Woman sits behind desk at MyMichigan to check in a patient
MyMichigan Clinics Improve Access to Timely Care
The multidisciplinary team of clinicians at MyMichigan Health create personalized care plans that help patients successfully transition home and reduce the risk of readmission.
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A Black mother feeding milk from bottle milk to her 2-month-old baby newborn son.
Bronson Drives Change in Maternal and Infant Health
From prenatal care and labor and delivery to neonatal intensive care and postpartum follow-up, Bronson Healthcare plays a critical role in influencing health outcomes for mothers and babies across Southwest Michigan.
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Young woman mom with baby girl on hands near window at home
Pine Rest Program Offers Support, Healing Through Pregnancy and Postpartum
The Mother and Baby Day Program at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is a short-term, intensive care model that focuses on treating pregnant women and those up to three years postpartum who need support.
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Two students involved in the Corewell Health Student Heart Check Program
Student Heart Check Brings Lifesaving Screenings to Young Athletes
With back-to-school season in full swing, sports physicals and annual checkups are top of mind for many Michigan families. The teams at Corewell Health are committed to working year-round to ensure students have the tools and skills for a healthy future.
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