A key to the city of Flint was presented to Mona Hanna during a special ceremony at Flint City Hall on July 30. This represents one of Flint’s highest civic honors and is reserved for individuals whose leadership and service leave a lasting impact. Hanna serves as associate dean of public health at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and director and founder of Rx Kids, the nation’s first community-wide maternal and infant cash assistance program.
“Dr. Mona has dedicated her career to championing the health of children and families,” said Jennifer Johnson, chair of the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health at the MSU College of Human Medicine. “Her ability to enact solutions for underlying factors that profoundly affect health, such as clean water and economic security, is extraordinary. Dr. Mona has brought widespread recognition to our community while transforming lives locally and nationally.”
As a pediatrician, Hanna gained national recognition for her critical role in uncovering the Flint water crisis. She continues to spearhead long-term recovery efforts and champion health equity.