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The MVR team is looking to start a short-term workgroup to test the use of the Missions and Time Tracking feature in the new MVR Platform. We are specifically looking for MVR administrators who would like to test pilot these functions for us. Previously, Missions was rarely used and poorly understood in the former MVR system, and we did not have the ability to time track during a deployment or an event. The MVR Team has tested these functions to the extent of our capabilities, and now we need administrators who use volunteers OR who have an active volunteer base that would be willing to drill it for us.
If you would like to participate in this workgroup, please contact Elizabeth Shepard and include days and times that will work best for you for the first two weeks in January.
Michigan Volunteer Registry (MVR) staff will be holding office hours on the following dates from 11:00 am – 11:30 am (ET):
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December 17, 2025
In this short 30-minute meeting we will be demonstrating information on Notifications (previously called Messages). Please bring any questions you may have regarding this topic.
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January 21, 2026
In this short 30-minute meeting we will be demonstrating information on how to create a custom Export. Please bring any questions you may have regarding this topic.
The Michigan Public Health Week Partnership (Partnership)* invites you to nominate someone for the Hometown Health Hero award. The Hometown Health Hero award is presented yearly to individuals and/or organizations that have made significant and measurable contributions to preserve and/or improve the health of their community. The only way for someone to receive this award is to be nominated. What health improvements are happening in your community that can be recognized with this award?
Complete the nomination form no later than 5:00 p.m. (ET), December 19, 2025.
Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. (ET) December 19, 2025. Late nominations will not be accepted. The awards will be presented on March 18, 2026.
For more information, go to https://www.michigan.gov/mphw.
The Michigan Center for Rural Health is accepting presentation proposals through December 31, 2025, for the 29th Annual Michigan Rural Health Conference. This conference serves as the state’s premier gathering dedicated to advancing rural health.
MCRH’s Michigan Rural Health Conference brings together healthcare professionals, administrators, and community partners from across Michigan to:
- Foster connection and collaboration among rural healthcare providers.
- Promote knowledge-sharing and professional growth through timely, evidence-based education.
- Highlight innovative practices and emerging trends that strengthen the delivery of rural health care.
The conference will take place April 23-24, 2026, at the Soaring Eagle Resort & Casino in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Have you seen a good speaker recently? Use the Great Speaker Submission Form to submit information when you hear a great speaker. This will help inform future state and regional training and educational opportunities.
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