– Trinity Health photo
SHELBY – Trinity Health Shelby, a critical access hospital serving Oceana County and surrounding rural communities, has received a $20,000 grant to advance maternal and infant health outcomes through specialized education and training, states a Trinity Health press release.
The funding was secured through the West Michigan Perinatal Quality Collaborative (WMPQC), one of 10 regional collaboratives in Michigan focused on improving perinatal health.
This grant helped start several important training programs centered on prenatal and perinatal care, with an emphasis on managing heart-related complications. Hospital staff participated in simulation-based education designed to enhance their response to high-risk scenarios, including preeclampsia, hypertension, hemorrhaging and congenital anomalies, ensuring safer deliveries and better outcomes for both mothers and newborns.
The initiative builds on Trinity Health Michigan’s Northern Network’s recent expansion of women’s health and OB-GYN services at Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care in Shelby, which launched in November of 2024.
Recognizing the geographic distance between Shelby and Trinity Health Muskegon, Trinity Health Shelby identified access to care as a top priority in its 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment.
“In a rural community like ours, we don’t always encounter high-risk deliveries, but we must be ready for them,” said John Foss, PA-C, senior vice president of operations for Trinity Health Muskegon, Shelby, and Grand Haven. “This grant empowers us to become experts in managing complex maternal and infant cases, ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care, regardless of location or circumstance.”
While the hospital’s emergency department is the primary focus of the training, the impact will extend across all departments. “At Trinity Health Shelby, we pride ourselves on our teamwork,” said Critical Access Program Coordinator Angie Schiller. “When a critical patient arrives, every department steps in. This grant strengthens our entire team’s ability to respond with confidence and skill.”
The funding originates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) as part of a statewide initiative to reduce maternal and infant mortality.
To learn more about the West Michigan Perinatal Quality Collaborative, visit www.westmipqc.org.
Trinity Health Michigan is a leading health care provider and one of the state’s largest employers. With more than 26,000 full-time employees serving 29 counties, Trinity Health Michigan is composed of 10 hospitals located in Ann Arbor, Byron Center, Chelsea, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Howell, Livonia, Muskegon, Oakland and Shelby, and two medical groups. The health system has 2,410 beds and 5,729 physicians and advanced practice providers. With operating revenues of $4.74 billion, Trinity Health Michigan returns $232.2 million back to their local communities each year. Together with numerous ambulatory care locations, home health and hospice agencies and 17 senior living communities owned and/or operated by Trinity Health, Trinity Health Michigan provides the full continuum of care for Michigan residents.
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