About MICH

The mission of MICH is “to facilitate and promote excellence in community systems for health and quality of life.”

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The Missouri public health system began exploring accreditation for local public health agencies in the 1990s. In 2002, MICH was created and the first set of standards were issued in 2003. Although Standards Workbook were revised in 2006 and 2011, this is the first time the basis of Standards Workbook has shifted from the Ten Essential Services to the Foundational Public Health Services.

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MICH is a 501C (3) corporation governed by a Board of Directors.  Board members include health care providers, representatives of academia, and state and local government.