MDHHS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: MDDHS, Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112
LANSING, Mich. - As part of National Public Health Week, nine individuals and organizations will be presented with the 2021 Hometown Health Hero and Jean Chabut Health Policy Champion awards for their contributions to protecting and improving the health of Michigan. 2020 recipients are also included below.
Hometown Health Hero awards are presented every spring as part of Michigan Public Health Week. By building connections, our communities become healthier, safer, and better for all. It s an honor to award these selfless individuals and organizations whose efforts make Michigan a better place for many segments of our population, said MDHHS director Elizabeth Hertel. The Hometown Health Hero awards are a way we can recognize how both small and large efforts make a positive impact on our state.