MAY 2021
Landmark partnership
will address social issues
that impact health
A partnership between Henry Ford Health
System and Michigan State University,
finalized in January 2021, is built on the
concept that health care is a fundamental
building block of a strong community. The
organizations seek to enhance access to
quality, affordable, compassionate health
care through shared education, research
and clinical integration for urban and rural
populations.
Committed to redesigning care around
patients and communities, the partnership
aligns efforts across key departments and
programs to advance the state of
Michigan’s leadership in scientific discovery,
education and exceptional health care.
Henry Ford Health System and MSU will
foster innovative, groundbreaking
research; provide best-in-class cancer care;
train and increase diversity and inclusion
among the next generation of health care
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MICHIGAN STATE
U N I V E R S I T Y
Henry Ford Health System and Michigan State both have facilities and networks that span the state of
Michigan. Their partnership will have a broad impact, not only on medical education and research,
but on citizens throughout the state.
professionals; and address the needs of
traditionally underserved communities.
“Our two institutions have a shared
commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion,
which means addressing and eliminating
historic inequities in health care across our
state. If we bring additional focus to
traditionally marginalized communities,
we believe that will lead to improved
clinical outcomes for all,” said Wright L.
Lassiter, president and CEO of Henry Ford
Health System.
CONGRATULATIONS HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATES
MICHIGAN STATE
UNIVERSITY
SALUTES YOU
And if you plan to become
a Spartan, we can’t wait
to see you this fall!
Henry Ford Health System and MSU partner to accelerate
the transformation of health care through innovation and discovery