Committee Meeting | HHS - July 7, 2026

The Wayne County Commission's Health and Human Services Committee met on July 7, 2026, to discuss several procurement and contract-related matters. Key agenda items included approval of a 24-month comparable source contract with two one-year renewal options with Hidera Health, involving a technical correction to the funding line. The committee also approved a no-cost two-year contract extension for the electronic health record system used by federally qualified health centers, with plans to release an RFP for expanded services soon. Additionally, a one-year clinical outpatient service provider agreement with two one-year renewal options was approved with Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network to provide mental health services to inmates at the Wayne County Jail, funded by $5 million annually from DWI. The meeting featured presentations from community-based organizations Bridgeway Services, Center for Youth and Families, and Vista Maria, discussing their youth and family support programs funded through county contracts. Commissioners discussed funding challenges, caseloads, and program efficacy metrics, emphasizing the importance of continued support despite state funding reductions. Public health updates included a recent Cyclospora outbreak and the launch of fresh produce trucks in partnership with local farmers and Michigan State University Extension. Public comments highlighted prevention and recovery services provided by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, funding allocations, and community health service delivery with attention to procurement and budgetary oversight.