Alliance Health Officers Talking Funding, Flexibility With Legislators The Health Officers from Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance’s seven local health departments met with legislators and their staff during Day at the CapitolMarch 18, 2026. The Health Officers represent the 31 counties of Northern Lower Michigan, from the Leelanau Peninsula to Alpena
NMPHA Health Officers Present at NACCHO 2019 Conference Health Officers, Lisa Peacock, Kevin Hughes, and in addition to Facilitator, Jane Sundmacher shared their presentation, "Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance: Chief Health Strategist in the Northern Michigan Community Health Innovation Region and Beyond.
NMPHA Steering Committee Meet with State Senator & MDHHS Director and Medical Director At their last steering committee meeting, the Health Officers had the opportunity to connect with State Senator Curt VanderWall, District #35 and new MDHHS Director Gordon and Medical Director, Dr. Khaldun. Each meeting allowed for rich discussion on how
New National Program Measures Public Health Efficiency Through Collaboration The Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance has received the coveted Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director’s Award for Excellence in Local Public Health. The award was presented Oct. 7 during Michigan’s Premier Public Health Conference at Crystal Mountain. The Director’s Award is
