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Wayne County accepts $5,000 staff well‑being grant for health department
Summary
Wayne County’s Health, Human and Veterans Services division will receive a $5,000 staff well‑being grant from the Michigan Association for Local Public Health to support morale and team culture activities for public health staff.
The Wayne County Health and Human Services Committee approved a $5,000 local health department staff well‑being grant agreement with the Michigan Association for Local Public Health to fund supportive services for county health staff.
Aja Harris Martin, chief program officer for Health, Human and Veterans Services (HHVS), told the committee the county was approached to apply for the grant to support staff recovery from the COVID‑19 response and to build team morale and culture. Harris Martin said the county’s health director, executive administrator and chief of staff will coordinate the activities.
Commissioner Morecki asked who will coordinate the activities; Harris Martin said the department’s administrative team will handle coordination. Commissioner Morecki also confirmed the grant amount is $5,000. Commissioner McCormick moved approval; Commissioner Anderson seconded and the motion carried by voice vote.
No further implementation details or a timeline were specified in the discussion.
