the November/December 2015 Direct News

November—December 2015
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Memorial Service Conducted for Joe
Fortuna
Consortium Prepares for Second White
Paper
Consortium Issues Op Ed: Based Upon
Recent White Paper
MSU Doctorate Student Interning at
Consortium: Working on Quality and
Cost of White Paper
Benefits for Veterans and Surviving
Spouses
November 11 Veterans Day: Hand
Salute
Veterans Day Discounts Available
Vision and Mission
Missed Receiving Recent Consortium
Publications?
Video on SIM Project Available
Like to Have a Consortium Update?
Opportunity to Share your Organizations’ Information
Opportunity to be a Volunteer Leader
Webcasting of Guest Speakers
Upcoming Guest Speakers
Inspirational Readers Requested
Consortium Board Meeting Dates
Friday eBlast: Read, Contribute, Sponsor; Social Media
2015 Consortium Members
BCBSM Continues to Support Consortium Membership for PGIP Members
PGIP Celebrates 10 Years
Consortium Holiday Schedule
MAFP “Health is Primary” Attracts
Large Audience
Pharmacy Day at the Capitol
Michigan 2-1-1 and Michigan United
Way Co-op with Michigan Chap
2015-2016 Flu Season Resources
Hunting Safety Guidelines
Consortium Contact Information
Consortium Awards Management Contract
At the Friday, October 30 Board of Directors
and membership meeting, Board Vice Chair,
Roger Prong, M.B.A. on behalf of the Executive Committee presented a summary of the
Committee’s research and recommendations offering a Consortium management
contract to the Michigan Health Council
(Okemos).
MPCC members listen to the discussion
The underlying aspects, of awarding this
regarding a management contract with
contract, were reported this past July as
Michigan Health Council
Consortium Executive Director, Jeffrey Brasie, M.A. is preparing to semi-retire close of this calendar year or early 2016.
In preparing for Jeff’s transition, and to help the Consortium continue growing
its mission and membership, the Executive Committee prepared and issued a
Request for Proposal (RFP). This RFP sought out an experienced and larger organization provide Consortium management.
A copy of this RFP is available by clicking here or contacting the Consortium
office at 517.484.0290. The RFP details the attributes and skills the Consortium
was seeking.
Over recent months, five organizations expressed interest with the RFP, and
three responded with a submission.
The Executive Committee reviewed these three submissions. During September
and October, the Executive Committee conducted in-depth conversations with
the Michigan Health Council (MHC) and Greater Detroit Area Health Council
(GDAHC).
Both MHC and GDAHC offered strong and viable proposals.
With the Board approving the MHC contract, preparations are under way to assemble a letter of agreement, meet with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan,
establish an orientation and transition period with Jeff and the Executive Committee, close out the 2015 budget and prepare the 2016 budget, develop a transition plan for finance and human resources, continue with strategic plan implementation, issue a press release, and related actions.
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Memorial Service Conducted for Joe Fortuna
Saturday, October 10, nearly 100 family members and friends bid farewell at a memorial service for Joe Fortuna, M.D. in New Orleans, LA. Joe passed away this past June. He was Consortium founding member and served
as the organization’s Vice Chair. Condolences can be sent to Grace Fortuna, his wife, at 2040 Peniston Street,
New Orleans, LA 70115 or by email at parangk@kellyservices.com.
Pictured center is Grace Fortuna, Ed.D., R.N. To her left
are Bengt Ametz, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. and his wife, Judy.
Dr. Ametz is recently appointed as Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine’s Family Medicine
Chair. Right of Grace is Penny and Jeffrey Brasie, M.A.
of the Consortium.
Joe’s service included the traditional New
Orleans Second Line musical band (pictured
right) which escorted family and guests
from the Calvary Tabernacle Church to the
Fortuna residence.
Upper Peninsula Health Plan Conducts Symposium
Over 90 attendees participated in the Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP) Provider In-Service and Population Management Conference on Friday, October 2. The conference, which was held in Marquette, featured three key-note
speakers. Sam Watson, Executive Director of the Michigan Health and Hospital Association Keystone Center, provided
an overview of population health and its impact in Michigan.
The second speaker, Katherine Mitchell, Project Director of the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance, reviewed the Community Health Worker model and its effect on population
health through integration into team-based patient care.
The Conference closed with a presentation by Dennis Smith, Chief Executive
Officer UPHP, who described the impact of population health on various federal programs, insurance companies, clinic practices and how that translates
to individuals receiving or purchasing healthcare services.
The conference also provided clinic providers and staff the opportunity to
interact with various Community Agencies and health service vendors in the
exhibit area, during conference breaks.
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Consortium Prepares for
Second PCMH White Paper
This past
May the
Consortium
published its
first in a series of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) white papers. Click here to access a
copy of this five-page document titled, Michigan Paving
the Way for Medical Homes.
With Consortium Executive
Committee guidance, the
next white paper will focus
upon quality. The particular
emphasis will be on exhibiting patient care along with
cost reductions.
Consortium Issues Op Ed: Based Upon Recent
White Paper
The Michigan Primary Care Consortium recently issued an
OP ED (opinion letter) to Michigan newspapers and related
publications.
According to Consortium Executive Director, Jeffrey Brasie,
“The document is based on the Consortium’s May/June
2015 white paper entitled, Perspectives in Primary Care –
Michigan Paving the Way for Medical Homes.”
Click here to access the Op Ed and click here to access our
five page white paper You may also contact the Consortium to obtain copies.
MSU Doctorate Student Interning at Consortium:
Working on Quality and Cost
White Paper
The readership target audience will be consumers, payers, and policy makers; regulators.
Beth Ammerman, MSN, RN, FNP-BC,
a Michigan State University (MSU)
Doctor of Nursing Practice student
(pictured left) will be interning with
the Consortium this fall.
The Consortium is reaching
out to members, in particular
POs, PHOs, and ACOs who
would care to share their successes in these areas.
A professional writer would
conduct interviews and/or
focus groups with practices
interested in sharing their
approaches, stories, and results.
Should you be interested,
please reach out to Jeffrey
Brasie or June Castonguay at
517.484.0290.
Beth practices with the Family Medicine Center in Linden,
Michigan. She has both her undergraduate and graduate
degrees from MSU.
She will be assisting with the Consortium’s next Patient
Centered Medical Home white paper which focuses upon
quality and cost, interviewing member practices and select
business firms (see adjacent story).
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Benefits for Veterans and Surviving Spouses
According to Jason Allen, Senior Deputy Director for the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs,
nearly 705,000 veterans reside within the State of Michigan. He added,
“This number will most certainly grow as military members compete their
Iraq and Afghanistan tours, and from other duty stations across the
world.”
Allen went on to reveal that among all the nation’s 50 states and U.S. territories, Michigan ranks at the bottom of utilization for such benefits as
health care, education, and vocational training. Allen commented, “Many
veterans and their families tend to primarily think of VA burial funding and
educational programs.”
He went on to comment, “However, in many instances, veterans and
spouses are entitled to government administered health care benefits for
hearing or vision loss due to military service, other physical or behavioral
disabilities, post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as exposure to Agent
Orange which stimulates life threatening diseases such as cancer, heart disease, Parkinson’s and soft-tissue sarcoma.”
Allen can conduct an informative seminar to help veterans and surviving spouses access benefits and services.
In many instances these benefits and services are free or low cost. This could help control organizational and
personal care costs. He can be reached weekday business hours at 517.335.6523 or dmvawebmaster@michigan.gov.
Unique Healthcare Benefit for Veterans and Spouses
One of the little known Veterans Administration (V.A.) programs is the Aid and Attendance program which is
designed for eligible veterans and their surviving spouses. In most instances, this benefit provides a monthly;
tax free benefit for select home care services, assisted living, skilled nursing, and in some instances end of life,
rehabilitation, and memory care.
General qualifications are 90 continuous days of active duty, honorable discharge, and one day of service during
a war period (did not have to actually serve in a war zone).
Payments can be up to $2,000 per month for the veteran and on average of $1,200 per month for surviving
spouses. Required documentation includes the veteran’s DD-214 discharge papers. The filing and approval process can take up to twelve months. A determination is based, In part, on financial assets.
For additional information, go to www.va.gov and search for Aid and Attendance. In addition, each Michigan
County has a veteran’s services officer. Contact your county administration office or call the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs office at 517.284.5298 or 800.642.4838.
Behavioral and Primary Care
With aging and returning veterans; physician practices, employer human resource departments, and employee
assistant plans (providers) are facing unique and demanding veteran care plans.
Department of Defense data indicates that 49 percent of contemporary returning military members are facing
psychological and related challenges. This, of course, affects not alone veterans, but family members, coworkers, and friends.
The Citizen Soldier Support Program offers a network of primary and behavioral healthcare providers and countless resources. The website, www.warwithin.org also offers resources. In addition, the Veterans Crisis Line at
800.273.8255, press one (1), serves veterans facing suicide and related mental health challenges.
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November 11 Veterans Day: Hand Salute
Wednesday, November 11 offers you, your business, and family an opportunity to offer tribute to
veterans, as well as those serving active duty.
Currently, there are over 22 million veterans across America with 700,000 in Michigan. U.S. Department of Defense statistics reveal there are nearly 1.5 million active duty members with 1.4 million in
the reserves.
Veterans Day History and Resources
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First recognized as World War I ended in 1918 on the 11th month, 11th day, 11th hour. Name
change in 1954 from Armistice Day to Veterans Day
In 1978 began as a national holiday always on November 11
www.va.gov to access Veterans Administration information and benefits
Each Michigan County has a veterans officer who can help you understand and access services
Veterans Day Discounts Available
Veterans, active duty, or reserve members on or near Veterans Day have access to national and local discounts and freebies.
For detailed information visit the following web sites and search for Veterans Day discounts.
www.military.com
www.guardianofvalor.com
www.freebies.about.com
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Video on SIM Project Available
At the Consortium’s Friday, October 30
Board and membership meeting, Elizabeth
Hertel (pictured right) Director of Health
The approved mission
statement:
Policy and Innovation with the Michigan
“The Michigan Primary Care
Consortium convenes stakeholders to exchange
knowledge facilitating the
delivery of effective and efficient person centered models
of primary care in Michigan.”
vices presented remarks on the State In-
Department of Health and Human Sernovation Model (SIM).
Click here to access her remarks or visit www.mipcc.org and go to
the What’s New sidebar on the right to access the board meeting
information.
The approved vision
statement:
“The Michigan Primary Care
Consortium is the leading
statewide Consortium, dedicated to Michigan’s residents
achieving optimal health
through a coordinated and
sustainable system of integrated care.”
Like to Have a Consortium Update?
Being a valued current Consortium member or member in consideration, we would be most pleased to offer you and your associates a
30 to 40 minute update on the Consortium’s recent and upcoming
activities.
We can do this in person or reach out to you via
tele-conference.
Missed Receiving Recent
Consortium Publications?
To arrange, please contact the Consortium office at
517.484.0290 or castonguayj@mipcc.org.
In recent months, the Consortium has issued a number
of important and timely publications.
Should you care to receive
the following via email or
hard copies, please contact
the Consortium at
517.484.0290 or
castonguayj@mipcc.org.
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Updated Strategic Plan
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Patient Centered Medical
Home White Paper:
Michigan Paving the Way
for Medical Homes
Opportunity to Share Your Organizations’ Information with
Consortium Members
Board and membership meetings offer a great opportunity to share
information on your organization's mission; current and forth-coming
activities.
The Consortium welcomes you to bring a brochure or two to place at
each meeting's registration table. Kindly confirm in advance with June
Castonguay at castonguayj@mipcc.org or 517.484.0290.
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Opportunity to be a Volunteer Leader
Each calendar year during the Consortium’s fourth quarter, Board
and Executive Committee elections occur. This year, on Friday, October 30, the nomination process for the Board of Directors began.
There are currently up to eight (8) Board vacancy positions available. Member representatives of current member organizations are
eligible for nomination. Nominations can be submitted by any
member organization through their representative by clicking here;
self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged.
Nominations are due by close of business on Friday, November 6.
Ballots will be sent out on Thursday, November 12 and are due by
Friday, November 20. The office term is for three (3) years. Board
members meet on our
quarterly basis.
The Board’s Executive
Committee election process begins with nominations starting on Monday,
November 30 and concludes on Sunday, December 6 The forthcoming vacant officer positions are
for Vice-chair and two (2) at-large. The office term is for two (2)
years.
The Executive Committee meets on a monthly basis via teleconference and quarterly at each Board and membership meeting.
Detailed information and nomination forms are available by contacting June Castonguay at castonguayj@mipcc.org.
Webcasting of Guest Speakers
The Consortium is excited to offer the
guest speaker portion of our Board
and Membership meeting live via
webcast. If you intend on participating
via webcast, please ensure you are at a
location with a fast internet connection to ensure a viable experience.
Upcoming Guest Speakers
The Consortium is pleased to offer informative speakers at our quarterly
Board and membership meetings. Suggested speakers are welcome and
should be directed to the Consortium
office at 517.484.0290.
Inspirational Readers Requested for
Board Meetings
At the beginning of each Consortium
Board meeting, a member offers a
three to four minute inspirational remark. This is of a non-religious nature.
To volunteer and for additional information, please contact Jeff Brasie at
the Consortium’s office 517.484.0290
or brasiej@mipcc.org.
Consortium Board Meetings Slated
The following are scheduled dates for
Consortium Board and membership
meetings. The meetings begin at 9 a.m.
with membership and guest speaker
segments beginning near 10:30 a.m.
Unless otherwise noted, the meetings
are conducted at the Michigan Public
Health Institute, 2436 Woodlake Circle,
Okemos.
Please add the following dates to your
calendar:
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Friday, January 29, 2016
Friday, April 29, 2016
Friday, July 29, 2016
Friday, October 21, 2016
2015 Consortium Members
Friday eBlast:
Read-Contribute-Sponsor
Read
Published and emailed each Friday to
members and friends, the eBlast not
only posts informative and relevant
stories, but also provides information
from our members, friends, and associations.
Should you like to have the newsletter emailed to other individuals at
your organization, please email Sheila
Cowles with their full name, title, and
email address. She can be reached at
information shown on the last page.
Contribute
Press releases, announcements,
events, or mid/senior position openings you would like considered for
eBlast, please contact June. Be sure
to give us ample lead time.
Sponsor
Should you be interested in having
your organization reach our readership by sponsoring four sequential
eBlast editions with your logotype
and supporting copy, please contact
June or Jeff. Both their information is
shown below. Design, placement,
and promotion are only $250.
Social Media
The Consortium would like to connect
with you on social media. Please like us
on Facebook and follow us on Twitter
for the most recent updates.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit
Bronson Medical Group*, Kalamazoo
Central Michigan University, College of Medicine, Mount Pleasant
CJ Systems, Inc., Northville
Consortium of Independent Physicians Associations*, East Lansing
DMC PHO*, Southfield
DMC Primary Care Physicians*, St. Clair Shores
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles – FCA US, Auburn Hills
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn
Genesys PHO*, Flint
Grand Valley State University, Kirkhof College of Nursing, Grand
Rapids
Greater Detroit Area Health Council, Inc., Detroit
Greater Macomb PHO*, Clinton Township
Health Alliance Plan, Detroit
Henry Ford Medical Group*, Detroit
Huron Valley Physicians Association*, Ann Arbor
Ingham County Health Department, Lansing
Integrated Health Associates*, Ann Arbor
Integrated Health Partners*, Battle Creek
Jackson Health Network*, Jackson
Lakeshore Health Network*, Muskegon
Livingston Physician Organization*, Howell
Madonna University, College of Nursing & Health, Livonia
McAuley Health Center, Detroit
McLaren Physician Partners*, Auburn Hills
MedNetOne Health Solutions*, Rochester Hills
MedMatch, Inc., Auburn Hills
Mercy Physicians Community PHO*, Port Huron
Mercy Primary Care Center, Detroit
Michigan 2-1-1, Lansing
Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, Okemos
Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants, Lansing
Michigan Association for Local Public Health, Hart
Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards, Lansing
Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians, Okemos
Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, Canton
Michigan Council of Nursing Education Administrators, Traverse City
Michigan Dental Association, Okemos
Michigan Department of Community Health, Medicaid, Lansing
Michigan Department of Community Health, Public Health, Lansing
Michigan Health Council, Okemos
Michigan League for Public Policy, Lansing
Michigan Optometric Association, Lansing
Michigan Osteopathic Association, Okemos
Michigan Pharmacists Association, Lansing
Michigan Primary Care Association, Lansing
Michigan Public Health Institute, Okemos
Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, East Lansing
*Denotes PGIP Members
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Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, UP
Region, Marquette
Michigan State University, College of Nursing, East Lansing
Michigan State University, College of Family Medicine, East
Lansing
Michigan State University, HealthTeam*, East Lansing
Michigan State University, Institute for Health Policy, East
Lansing
MidMichigan Collaborative Care Organization*, Midland
Northern Physicians Organization*, Traverse City
Novo Nordisk, Whitehall
Oakland Physician Network Services*, Sylvan Lake
Oakland Southfield Physicians*, Southfield
Oakwood ACO*, Dearborn
Olympia Medical Services, PLLC*, Livonia
Physician Healthcare Network, PC*, Fort Gratiot
Primary Care Partners, Inc.*, Saginaw
Professional Medical Corporation*, East Lansing
Saginaw Valley State University, College of Health and Human
Services, University Center
Sanofi US, Fowlerville
Sparrow Medical Group*, Lansing
Sparrow Physicians Health Network*, East Lansing
St. Mary’s PHO*, Saginaw
Superior Health Partners*, Marquette
The Physician Alliance*, St. Clair Shores
United Auto Workers, Detroit
UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, Detroit
United Outstanding Physicians*, Dearborn
United Physicians*, Bingham Farms
University of Michigan Health System Faculty Group Practice*,
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor
Upper Peninsula Health Plan*, Marquette
Wayne State University Physicians Group*, Troy
Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit
West Michigan Physicians Network*, Grand Rapids
Western Michigan University, School of Medicine, Kalamazoo
Wexford/Crawford PHO*, Cadillac
Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants, Saginaw
With the year-end holidays soon
upon us, we have listed below the
Consortium’s operating hours and
eBlast publishing schedule.
Thanksgiving
The Consortium office will close at
12 noon Wednesday, November 25
and will reopen Monday, November
30. The eBlast will be released on
the 25 vs. the 27.
Christmas
The Consortium office will be closed
beginning Wednesday, December
23 at 12 noon and reopen Monday,
December 28. The eBlast will be
published on the 23 vs. the 25.
New Years
The Consortium office will close
Wednesday, December 30 at 12
noon and reopen Monday, January
4. The next eBlast will be published
Friday, January 8.
From the Consortium staff, enjoy
these and other religious holidays
with family, friends, and co-workers.
*Denotes PGIP Members
Consortium Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Phone: 517.484.0290
620 South Capitol Ave, Suite 310 Fax: 517.484.2064
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Website: www.mipcc.org
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Email:
Jeff—brasiej@mipcc.org
June—castonguayj@mipcc.org
Sheila—cowless@mipcc.org
MAFP “Health is Primary“ Attracts Large Audience
On Wednesday, October 21 the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians
(MAFP) in cooperation with the American Academy of Family Physicians,
hosted an informative “Health is Primary” conference at Detroit’s Westin Hotel – Book Cadillac.
Nearly 200 guests were in attendance. The largest audience, thus far, in
the five city nationwide tour.
A special painting was presented at the meeting
The conference’s two authoritative speaker panels were hosted by
T.R. (Tom) Reid, of National Public Radio, former Washington Post
overseas Bureau Chief in Tokyo and London, and author of nine
books which focused upon health care delivery.
Panelists, comprised of providers, payers, and business, discussed a
variety of aspects on the patient centered medical home approach,
including cross team education, attracting primary care providers,
practice team building, payment reform, patient engagement, quality, cost control, and numerous other related topics.
The conference can be viewed at www.healthisprimary.org.
One of the days speaker panels
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Pharmacy Day at the Capitol
Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) conducted
its annual Pharmacy Day at the Capitol event on
Tuesday, September 22 on the Michigan State Capitol’s south lawn. Nearly 400 pharmacist, pharmacy
technician and student pharmacist volunteers educated lawmakers and their staff on the valuable role that pharmacy professionals play in health
care.
In addition, the sixth annual Medication Disposal Event at the Capitol
was held in conjunction with Pharmacy Day at the Capitol. Nearly 600
pounds of medications were dropped off by Lansing area residents for
safe disposal.
Over the last six years since the Association began holding the disposal
event, 1.6 tons of pharmaceuticals have been collected and properly
disposed of, with a total value of more than $4 million.
Teresa Vigor (pictured right), a P4 student pharmacist at Ferris State
University College of Pharmacy, collects medications.
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Michigan 2-1-1 and Michigan United Way Co-op with Michigan CHAP
Beginning later this fall the Michigan Association of United Ways and Michigan 2-1-1 (a Consortium
member and subsidiary of Michigan United Ways) will launch the Michigan Children’s Healthcare
Access Program (MI-CHAP) to improve health outcomes, quality of life, and control healthcare costs
for children enrolled in Medicaid.
According to Tom Page, Director, Michigan 2-1-1, “The CHAP program will work with on-the-ground
partners in Kent, Wayne, Macomb, Genesee, Ingham, Saginaw, Kalamazoo counties, as well as designated northwestern Michigan counties.” He added, “The program expands on a successful model
developed by Health Net of West Michigan in Kent County which created a 35 percent reduction in
emergency services visits, 46 percent in-patient reduction, and decrease in school days missed for
children with asthma from 6.3 to 1.4.”
Michigan’s 2-1-1 will work with CHAP participants and their Pediatric Medical Home get connected
to social determinants of health
For additional information, please click here for a PowerPoint presentation. Or, contact Tom at
517.664.9811; tpage@uwmich.org.
2015-2016 Flu Season Resources
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has many resources available
to help you navigate the 2015-2016 Flu Season.
Click here to access their entire library of resources
Click here for specific resources geared toward
healthcare professionals
Click here for print materials
Click here for video/audio tools, including podcasts
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Consortium and DNR Hunting Safety Guidelines
As Michigan firearm hunters prepare for deer hunting season on November 15,
the Michigan Primary Care Consortium, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), reminds hunters to make safety – their own
and others’ – the first priority when in the woods or on the water. Click here for
tips to ensure a positive, safe experience. This flyer can be downloaded and
passed on to your co-workers, family, friends, clients, and patients.
Michigan Primary Care Consortium
620 South Capitol Avenue
Suite 310
Lansing, MI 48933
Craig Magnatta, D.O.
Board Chair
magnattac@aol.com
248.628.2597
Jeffrey Brasie, M.A.
Executive Director
brasiej@mipcc.org
517.484.0290
June Castonguay, M.A.
Communications and
Program Coordinator
castonguayj@mipcc.org
517.484.0290
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Sheila Cowles
Office Assistant
cowles@mipcc.org
517.484.0290
Phone:517.484.0290
Fax: 517.484.2064
www.mipcc.org