What to know
The purpose of the Michigan Tracking Program (MiTracking) is to support the availability, quality, timeliness, compatibility, and utility of existing environmental, exposure, and health data. MiTracking collects and integrates data in one online location available to the public, resulting in informed public health actions that mitigate the impacts of environmental hazards on human health.
Quick Stats
Michigan has a centuries-long history of industrial and agricultural development. Unfortunately, the economic gains of this development have been achieved partially at a cost to the environment. Contaminants from industrial and agricultural activities that are of concern in Michigan include air pollutants, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, and mercury and other contaminants in soil, sediments, fish, and wildlife.
Accomplishments
Sharing Data-driven Resources to Support Children and Families
The Flint and Genesee Literacy Network (FGLN) is working to improve literacy and family wellbeing in their community. In January 2024, the Michigan Tracking Program assisted FGLN in identifying relevant data and resources from the state and CDC. These new resources allowed FGLN to incorporate environmental health data in their assessment of early childhood and family well-being.
FGLN's report identifies areas facing environmental challenges in Flint and Genesee County. The data included may guide efforts for early intervention to support children and families in need. Because of Michigan Tracking's assistance, the community can now form effective, data-driven strategies to enhance educational outcomes and improve overall family health in the region.
Informing Interventions for Children with Elevated Blood Lead Levels
In late 2015, the MiTracking conducted in-depth analyses of state blood lead surveillance data. The Michigan Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) used the data analysis to inform decisions about resources needed to address the health needs of all children with elevated blood lead levels (EBLLs) throughout the state.
After extensive planning with Michigan Medicaid, the CLPPP contracted with local health departments (LHD) to provide in-home nursing case management for Medicaid-enrolled children with EBLLs. They ensured training of LHD nurses. And they set up data management processes to track interventions with the children and their families.
Milestones
2014: MiTracking established with CDC funding.
2015: Began submitting data to CDC.
2017: Launched the MiTracking data portal.
2018: Added more features to the MiTracking data portal including advanced mapping options and city-level data.
2021: Added zip-code level data for some measures to the MiTracking data portal.
Data
All state and local tracking programs collect and display a set of standard data. But individual programs may host other data that are important to their populations. MiTracking's unique data include the following.
Contacts
Website: www.michigan.gov/mitracking
Email: mdhhs-mitracking@michigan.gov
Twitter: MichiganHHS
Facebook: MichiganHHS