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