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Michigan’s Public Health Webinar Series: Resources from the Public Health Administration of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Join us on Wednesday, June 18, from 12:00 – 12:45 pm, via Zoom, for an informative webinar focused on the resources available through the Public Health Administration of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). This session aims to provide healthcare providers with a deeper understanding of the state health department's strategic and core functions and clarify their role in interacting with this vital system.
Through this webinar, you will:
- Gain examples of the strategic and core functions of the state health department.
- Improve your understanding of how healthcare providers interact with the public health system.
- Enhance your skills in identifying and utilizing resources and information from the governmental public health system.
Key topics covered:
- Communicable Disease: Including mandatory reporting, the Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS), the Michigan Syndromic Surveillance System, immunization resources, the "We Treat Hep C" initiative, antibiotic stewardship, and the Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Section.
- Environmental Health Issues: Focusing on universal lead screening and the Michigan Climate and Health Adaptation Program.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about essential public health resources and how they can support your work in providing quality healthcare.
Speaker:
Annette Gilmer, MD, MPH, Sr. Public Health Physician, Public Health Administration, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
For more information and to register, click here.
Statement of Accreditation
The Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The MSMS designates this live activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.