Health care inequities focus of Michigan State University, Henry Ford Health System partnership
Updated Jan 27, 2021;
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EAST LANSING, MI — Michigan State University and Henry Ford Health System have formalized a 30-year partnership aimed to make Michigan a leader in providing access to health care for all residents.
Both institutions are committed to aligning efforts across departments and programs to achieve critical health care and educational goals, while addressing social issues that impact health outcomes for patients, according to a Henry Ford Health System news release.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are core components of the partnership, which includes fostering research, providing cancer care, interprofessional training, increasing diversity among the next generation of health care professionals and addressing the needs of traditionally underserved communities, according to the release.