Michigan Partners on the PATH (MI PATH)
The History of PATH in Michigan
In 2005, the Michigan Department of Community Health (
MDCH) and the Office of Services to the Aging (
OSA) partnered to build a system for coordinating, implementing, and expanding the Stanford
CDSMP in Michigan.
Michigan Partners on the PATH (
MI PATH) was first convened with core representatives from the Michigan State University Extension (
MSUE),
OSA, and
MDCH. More than 50 agencies currently participate with
MI PATH, among them: Health Alliance Plan, Arthritis Foundation Michigan Chapter, the National Kidney Foundation of MI, UPDON, and regional Area Agencies on Aging.
Statewide Meeting Archive
MI PATH Regional Groups:
Michigan Partners on the
PATH organize themselves according to geographic regions. Currently, there are six active regional groups. Each
MI PATH regional group meets on a regular basis to coordinate
PATH workshops and trainings and to build referral systems in their areas. A steering committee composed of representatives from each region meets quarterly to work on state wide issues (e.g., training and educational conferences for leaders, master trainers, and agencies to promote program fidelity). By joining your regional
MI PATH group, you (and/or your organization) can:
- Build partnerships with agencies in your region to leverage resources and expand outreach into communities served;
- Take advantage of opportunities to participate in MI PATH-sponsored leader and master training offeringss and statewide meetings; and,
- Gain access to evaluation tools and receive reports at the agency, region, and statewide levels.
Download Regional Contact Information
MI PATH Regional Contacts
Central MI Region -- Clinton, Eaton, & Ingham counties
Jane Braatz, Coordinator
Health for Life Consulting
(517) 699-1864
jsbraatz@comcast.net
Eastern Central MI Region -- Arenac, Bay, Clare, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Lapeer, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, & Tuscola counties
Laurie Gustafson, Coordinator
National Kidney Foundation of MI
(810) 232-0522
lgustafson@nkfm.org
Northern Lower MI Region -- Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, & Wexford counties
Linda Cronk, Co-Coordinator
MSU Extension
(989) 344-3279
cronkl@anr.msu.edu
Kara LaMarre, Co-Coordinator
Region 9 Area Agency on Aging/NEMCSA
(989) 358-4616
lamarrek@nemcsa.org
Southeastern MI Region -- Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, & Wayne counties
Maggie Watson
The Senior Alliance, AAA 1-C
Office: (734) 727-2031
Fax: (734) 722-2836
mwatson@tsalink.org
Southwestern MI Region -- Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, & Van Buren counties
Norma Bour, MS, RD
Region 3-A Area Agency on Aging
Office: (269) 373-5382
nbour.mipath@gmail.com
Upper Peninsula Region -- Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon & Schoolcraft counties
Tonya LaFave, Coordinator
UPCAP Services, Inc.
(906) 786-4701
lafavet@upcap.org
Western MI Region
Julie Lake, Coordinator
Senior Neighbors
(616) 233-0283
jlake@seniorneighbors.org
Get Involved
If you are interested in becoming a member or supporter of Michigan Partners on the PATH, there are a number of ways you can get involved. Consider whether you would like to implement PATH in your area or promote the program – or both! Then, get started by contacting your regional representative or writing to
info@mihealthyprograms.org.
Promotion
- Identify PATH programs offered in your region.
- Promote PATH workshops to people who are participating in other chronic disease education (e.g., diabetes self-management, asthma education).
- Refer or recommend clients to attend a PATH workshop.
- Inform health professionals about PATH and the benefits, or refer clients to PATH.
Implementation
- Obtain a license and become an implementation agency.
- Host a workshop or leader training at your site.
- Work with licensed agencies to identify and refer potential leaders to be trained to conduct PATH in your area.
- Organize PATH workshops to be conducted in the communities you serve, particularly high risk areas.
- Join Michigan Partners on the PATH!
For More Information
Write to
info@mihealthyprograms.org.
View the PATH video on YouTube