Building Stronger Futures at Hurley
In the heart of Flint, Hurley Medical Center stands as more than a hospital; it is a cornerstone of community health, workforce development, and opportunity. As a premier public teaching hospital, Hurley has served the region for more than a century, delivering advanced care while preparing the next generation of medical professionals through academic partnerships and hands-on clinical training.
Every day, Hurley’s impact is felt not only in patient outcomes but in the stability it creates for families across Genesee County. As the region’s only Level I Trauma Center and home to its only Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units, Hurley is often the place families turn in their most critical moments when seconds matter, and hope cannot wait.
Beyond its walls, Hurley’s reach extends into the community in deeply human ways, delivering education, preventative care, and outreach that meets people where they are. Through active partnerships with GST Michigan Works!, the Greater Flint Health Coalition, and statewide tools like Pure Michigan Talent Connect, Hurley remains deeply embedded in the region. They have participated in career fairs and MiCareerQuest East, expanding access to opportunity and strengthening the local workforce pipeline. Within a community that has faced its share of challenges, these efforts are not just programs; they are lifelines that restore dignity, stability, and hope.
That impact was further amplified through the successful completion of the Going Pro Talent Fund, resulting in an award of more than $497,000, an investment that strengthens both the workforce and the community it serves. This milestone reflects a shared commitment to growth, collaboration, and long-term sustainability.
The approval of this substantial award marked a pivotal moment for the organization, reinforcing its commitment to employee development and continuous learning. Through its partnership with GST Michigan Works! Hurley was able to define workforce needs, navigate a competitive process, and secure reimbursement funds that directly support upskilling initiatives and industry-recognized credentials. As emphasized by Summer Jenkins, VP of Human Resources, this collaboration demonstrates that strong partnerships are essential to building a competitive and resilient workforce.
The investment has translated into meaningful professional impact across the organization. Through leadership development and skills-based training, employees at all levels gained the tools to lead with confidence, strengthen collaboration, and improve outcomes, creating a more unified, resilient healthcare system.
Leaders like Jennifer Hendrick are bringing that training to life in meaningful ways. In labor and delivery, where every moment carries both clinical and emotional weight, she has applied new leadership strategies to foster positivity, strengthen team dynamics, and create a more supportive environment, ensuring families are met with care that is not only highly skilled but compassionate and steady.
This growth extends beyond professional development. It creates daily stability, empowering employees, strengthening retention, and opening doors of opportunity. Over the past year, Hurley has hired hundreds of individuals and continues to recruit from within the community, including justice-involved citizens, embracing second-chance hiring practices that provide pathways to meaningful careers while reinvesting in the region it serves.
Hurley Medical Center’s success is not defined by a single achievement, but by the lives it touches each day. It is found in the child who receives critical care and gets a second chance, in the parent who finds stability through meaningful employment, and in the employee who discovers purpose through growth. Through continued investment in talent, education, and collaboration, Hurley is not only shaping the future of healthcare, but it is also strengthening the very fabric of Genesee County, ensuring that hope, opportunity, and healing are not privileges, but promises kept.