Medical dean, VP of health affairs appointed to prominent health board
Dr. George Kikano to serve as a director with Michigan Public Health Institute
MPHI is a non-profit organization committed to finding solutions to Michigan’s most pressing public health needs. Per the MPHI website, the organization collaborates with partners from government, community organizations, health care providers and academia to “connect and build a world where tomorrow is healthier than today.”
Its goals include preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting better public health, all through a coordinated effort that includes scientific research, policy development, planning, education and more.
Members of the organization’s Board of Directors represent several large health care systems, health departments, businesses, media and community-based agencies.
Kikano’s term begins this month and continues through May 2025.