About Community Health Services

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Since 1997

Community Health Services has a long tradition of offering services and programs to care for our community residents.

CHS Programs

Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To lead Michigan Medicine in improving access, equity and health outcomes in the Community and for those we serve
Our Vision
By 2025, our communities will have access to high-quality, innovative, equitable and responsive services that support comprehensive health and well-being.

Contact Us
Community Health Services
3621 S. State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-998-2156

Our Goal

Community Health Services’ goal is to improve the health of our communities by:

  • Caring for the Health of Our Children: Providing clinical services and programs that support healthy behaviors of our children and adolescents.
  • Promoting the Health of Our Families: Supporting the spectrum of chronic and acute health care in our area by implementing community health education, promotion and clinical programs and services.
  • Protecting Health and Quality of Life for Older Adults: Addressing specific needs of our older adults and homebound residents to address hunger and food insecurity, health and housing counseling and assistance.
  • Improving Mental Health Support & Reducing Substance Abuse: Improving mental health and substance abuse through prevention and by ensuring access to appropriate, quality mental health services and supports.
  • Developing Future Health Leaders: Providing training to health care providers and students on evidence-based models, best practices, and culturally appropriate care to increase knowledge and provide experience for addressing the needs of our diverse population.

Our Strategies
  1. Integrate Community Health with Clinical Operations
  2. Address the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Priorities
  3. Build local, regional and statewide partnerships to address SDOH
  4. Develop and Promote the Community Health Services Brand
  5. Demonstrate Operational Excellence
  6. Establish New Growth Opportunities to Foster Sustainability

Our History

Since 1997, Community Health Services has aligned community-based programs and services with Michigan Medicine and our community partners.

Our programs and services span the spectrum of health education, promotion and clinical care and support efforts to improve quality of life and provide opportunities for residents to stay active, healthy and connected to our community.

Community Health Services Administrative Team
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Alfreda Rooks, MPA

Director of Community Health Services
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Angie Johnson, MPA
Associate Director, Community Health Services
Director, Volunteer Services
CHS Divisional Oversight | Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools | Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels | Housing Bureau for Seniors
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Therese Galea
Financial Specialist
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Sara Pfaff, PhD
Grant Administrator
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Guy Provenza
Human Resources
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Debra Williams
Accounting Clerk
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Daniel Zemke
Program Manager for Marketing & Communications

Community Health Services Program Directors
Click on each program director's name to learn more about the related Community Health Services program.
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Janet Hunko, MSW
Director, Housing Bureau for Seniors
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Robert Newman, JD
Friends Gift Shop Manager
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Angie Johnson, MPA
Associate Director, Community Health Services
Director, Volunteer Services
CHS Divisional Oversight | Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools | Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels | Housing Bureau for Seniors
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Dana Thomas, MPH
Director, Adolescent Health Initiative
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Courtney Vanderlaan, MSW
Director, Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels
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Karen Zynda, MPH, RDN
Director of Community Benefit and Community Health Needs Assessment