Healthcare

The Detroit Health Department released its first comprehensive Community Health Assessment since 2018, informed by more than 6,000 residents, and is launching a 2026-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan focused on maternal health, chronic disease, food access, and healthcare access. Reported barriers include provider proximity, long wait times, and insurance navigation difficulty.

The new health plan is meant to guide where the city and partners direct resources over the next three years — including where new clinics, food access programs, or maternal health services are prioritized — directly shaping healthcare access in Detroit neighborhoods starting summer 2026.