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About Us

The Thumb Community Health Partnership is located in the rural area of Michigan referred to as the Thumb. The partnership encompasses Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties.  Members include public mental health authorities, a private mental health agency, public health departments, hospitals, and several other health and human service agencies.

Mission

The Thumb Community Health Partnership will provide an integrated approach to identify key issues and establish a coordinated response to regional community needs.

Vision

To build a healthier community.

Impact

Learn about the progress we are making toward our mission and vision for our community. 

History

Living in a rural community is often perceived as idealistic. Rural Michigan is where many families go to play, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the Great Lakes. However, the tranquil rural setting in the Thumb area of Michigan can mask significant health problems. Making health disparities worse are poverty, lower education levels, and limited income opportunities.

Beginning in 2018, our multi-sector partnership embraced the opportunity to join our neighbors, family, and friends on the journey to optimal health and a healthier community. We recognize that our collective resources and collaboration are critical to effectively address the persistent barriers and conditions that prevent all individuals from achieving greater levels of health.

For more information about our partners click below

Board of Directors

Wil Morris

Sanilac County Community Mental Health

Therese Mancini

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Huron, Lapeer, Tuscola

James Furbush

Great Lakes Bay Health Center

Tip MacGuire

Huron County Health Department

Amanda Ertman

Tuscola County Health Department

Joshua Robinson

Sanilac County Community Foundation

Brooke Sankiewicz

Lapeer County Community Mental Health

Lori Offenbecker

Human Development Commission

Bryant Wilke

Sanilac County Health Department

Chiara Cameron-Wood

211 Northeast Michigan

Trish VanNorman

Harbor Beach Community Hospital

Misty Wojnarowicz

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Sanilac

Gene Pierce

Tuscola Intermediate School District

Nondiscrimination Statement
(Declaración de No discriminación)

The Thumb Community Health Partnership  will not exclude from participation in, deny benefits of, or discriminate against any individual or group because of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, height, weight, marital status, gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, partisan considerations, or a disability or genetic information that is unrelated to the person’s eligibility.

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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact our organization using the information above.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, email thumbhealth@gmail.com

TCHP is an equal opportunity provider.

Español Declaración de No discriminación

El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Michigan no excluirá de la participación, negará beneficios o discriminará contra ninguna persona o grupo debido a raza, sexo, religión, edad, origen nacional, color, altura, peso, estado civil, identificación o expresión de género, orientación sexual, consideraciones partidistas, o una discapacidad o información genética que no esté relacionada con la elegibilidad de la persona.

 

Phone

810-895-2918

Email

info@thumbhealth.org

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This network is the current recipient of a Network Development Grant  from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $900,000 with 0% financed with other resources. The contents of documents created through the project are the work of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

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