During the Governor’s State of the State address on January 20th Governor Snyder announced he will be issuing an executive order that will join the Departments of Community Health (DCH) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) to create the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in an effort to better serve Michigan residents.

By creating the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Governor hopes to better deliver the services individuals and families need by treating each person as a ‘whole person’ and working more collaboratively in a smarter, less fragmented way.

The vision for the newly created Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is to promote better health outcomes, reduce health risks, and support stable and safe families while encouraging self-sufficiency.