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Flexible & Inflation-Adjusted Public Health Funding

CORE TENETS

Flexible Funding: Non-fragmented funding that supports local needs and provides adequate amounts for all services. 

Sustainable Funding: Stable funding that increases with inflation and allows for sufficient investment in every Michigan resident regardless of region. 

Minimum Community Health Benefits Funding: Hospitals required to provide minimum community health benefit funding. 

 

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This is Michigan's moment. A coordinated, trusted, well-funded public health system is not just possible—it is being built now. Every partner, every community, and every resident has a role to play.
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A Robust and Accessible Public Health Infrastructure
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Flexible and Inflation Adjusted Public Funding
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Health in All Policies
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Strong Community Engagement & Cross-Sector Partnerships
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Community Understanding of Public Health
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Cutting Edge Data and Quality Improvement Approaches
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Improve Life Expectancy for All
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Reduce Health Disparities for All
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Expect Health & Wellbeing for All People and Places
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Value Public Health for All
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Health for All
Pillar 1 Title
Public Health Works – When the System Works
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Strong infrastructure, efficient tools, and skilled people lead to measurable community impact.

Coordination and shared priorities prevent gaps and duplication.
 

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Funding People = Protecting Communities
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Flexible, inflation-adjusted funding sustains progress.

Investing in the public health workforce builds resilience and readiness.

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Health is Built Everywhere
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Housing, transportation, education, and economic decisions shape health everywhere.

Health in All Policies strengthens outcomes across sectors.

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Visibility Builds Trust  

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When communities see public health in action, they become partners in prevention.

Transparency in use of data, technology, and quality improvement ensure accountability and adaptation.

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Every Community Deserves This 
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Strong public health is essential.

Everyone has a role, and no community can be left behind.

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Our Vision for Public Health in Michigan
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Key Principles