Pontiac Health District

08/14/2026

Congratulations are in order for the pilot cohort for Work Advance Career Readiness Training program in Pontiac!

Goodwill of Greater Detroit with Trinity Health and Oakland County Michigan Works deserve a ton of credit for the work they are doing in Pontiac’s community.

More opportunities to come from Pontiac Health District partners...

08/13/2026

A very informative and productive discussion around bringing a Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) to Pontiac!

Deleah Nicolle is leading the charge on bringing a health asset to our community that focuses on the "neck up" and directly addresses current and historical traumas individuals may be facing.

With the right people in the room and a spirit of collaboration, we can achieve a lot fir our community!

08/03/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS, PONTIAC! 🚨

A new era of healthcare education has arrived!

Healing Hearts Safety Services announced an exciting partnership with Healing Healthcare Training Institute to bring high-quality healthcare career training directly to the City of Pontiac!

NOW ENROLLING IN HYBRID PROGRAMS:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Phlebotomy Technician
EKG Technician
Medical Assistant
Patient Care Technician
Home Health Aide
Mental Health Technician
Sterile Processing Technician

As Dthe Pontiac Healthcare District continues to grow, this partnership is creating real career pathways for Pontiac residents. Whether you're starting a new career, changing professions, or advancing your skills, this is your opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation.

Your future starts here. Your career starts now. Pontiac, let's build the next generation of healthcare professionals together!

07/22/2026

POP-UP COFFEE THIS SATURDAY!

We’ve brewed up something special with REDSHED RATON.

After the run / walk this weekend, they’re popping up in the nearby Seminole Hills neighborhood (in our founders’ driveway) from 8:30am to 10:30am.

Come try out Raton’s menu, as they’ve got bigger plans in Pontiac in the works!

07/17/2026

Continue to do great work Star EMS !

Pontiac City Council member Chris Jackson issued a statement supporting this program, saying:

The work that Star EMS is doing helps with Pontiac’s mission to solve the Public Health Crisis our community faces and provides career pathways in the healthcare industry that will be a top employer in our city (and the State of Michigan) for years to come.

The Pontiac Health District coalition will continue to push these initiatives and support similar programming.

- Chris Jackson, Pontiac City Council

A Pontiac ambulance company launched a new Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training program that it hopes will open doors for city residents and create new pathways into healthcare careers.