Michigan Nursing Students Association Inc

Founded in 1990, Michigan Nonprofit Association is a statewide network representing the nonprofit sector and serving as a resource center on effective management practices and as an advocate for the nonprofit community. With nearly 1,000 members, the association is a think tank that provides direct advocacy and services to local nonprofit organizations. It delivers products and services pertaining to five key areas: finance, administration (including technology), program, governance and networking (including advocacy, strategic partnerships and collaboration). Though primarily serving nonprofit enterprises, the association offers memberships to government and for-profit businesses in the state. Some of its members include the Accounting Aid Society, Adult Well Being Services, the Black Arts & Cultural Center, the Charitable Union, Women of Colors and the Tri-County Office on Aging.

Established in 1866, the Michigan State Medical Society offers a variety of health care services. It is a statewide association of more than 15,000 medical doctors. The society makes policies on issues involving public health, health care delivery and medical ethics. It offers various educational, advocacy and insurance services. The society also provides a range of health tools that include s books on dialysis, quit kits for smokers, health care brochures and online information. It offers an Internet-based system that enables health care personnel and citizens to preregister for assistance during an emergency. The society provides a booklet that features information on pain management, hospice and palliative care and spirituality services for terminally ill patients. In addition, it offers vaccination and cancer care services. Michigan State Medical Society is affiliated with the American Medical Association and maintains a location in East Lansing, Mich.