Who We Are

Michigan for Single Payer Healthcare is fighting for Single Payer Universal Healthcare, both on the national and the state level. We are a 501(c)(4) organization. We have activists and supporters across Michigan. Sign up here to get connected!
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What We Do

We work in coalition with many social and economic justice movements; to build a movement capable of enacting a universal single payer health care system through legislation, ballot initiative and/or strategically applied direct actions. We educate, advocate and agitate for Single Payer Healthcare. This includes canvassing, holding town halls, film screenings, lobbying elected officials, and holding rallies and actions.

Our Executive Board

Our Executive Board is made up of dedicated advocates from across Michigan, committed to advancing universal, single-payer healthcare for everyone.

Bill Farmer

Chairperson M4SPH
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Susan Fabrick, MD, PNHP

Physicians for a National Health Progam
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Marjorie Mitchell, MICHUHCAN

M4SPH Board Member
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Johnathon Ross, MD, SPAN

Single Payer Action Network
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Paul Warrick

M4SPH Board Member
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Bob McMurray

Treasurer
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Bob Sisler

Executive Board Member for M4SPH, Chapter Chair of Southeast Michigan for M4SPH
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Debbie Silverstein

Debbie Silverstein

M4SPH Board Member
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Our Partners

We educate, advocate and agitate for Single Payer Healthcare. This includes canvassing, holding town halls, film screenings, lobbying elected officials, and holding rallies and actions.

About Bill Farmer

Bill earned a BA at Western Michigan University, specializing in Secondary Education and Religion. He was President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union (AFSCME) Local 1668 at Western Michigan University and later worked for AFSCME’s International Union in Michigan and Indiana. After 18 years as a Collective Bargaining and Arbitration Specialist and Labor Educator, Bill retired from Michigan AFSCME Council 25 AFL-CIO on May 1, 2015. In 2016 he was a founding member of the Southwest Michigan Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. That same year, together with Western Michigan University Professor of History Dr. Eli Rubin, co-founded Michigan For Single Payer Healthcare (M4SPH) a (501c4) and servers as its chairperson. As a member of the Democratic Party, he has been actively engaged in the political process and was the party’s candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives (District 63) in 2012.

In 2018, Bill was trained by the staff of the Labor Institute as a facilitator to conduct workshops titled “Reversing Runaway Inequality”. He is a lifelong social justice advocate.

About Susan Fabrick, MD, PNHP

Susan Fabrick MD has been on the Board of Michigan For Single Payer Healthcare (M4SPH) since 2018 and is a long-time member of Physicians for a National Health Plan. She is a retired Family Medicine Physician working, much of her career in a Federally Qualified Community Health Center in Muskegon County. Susan has been a Progressive Democratic Party activist and is currently the Chairperson of the Muskegon County Democratic Party. She believes that the current healthcare system is unsustainable, morally and financially. The key to healthcare justice is to get profit out of healthcare.

About Marjorie Mitchell, MICHUHCAN

Marjorie Mitchell is the Director of the Michigan Universal Health Care Access Network (MICHUHCAN), a statewide network advocating for comprehensive health care and improved outcomes through education, policy analysis, and advocacy. With over 45 years of experience as an educator and advocate for health care access and people with developmental disabilities, Mitchell has worked to expand health insurance coverage for all Michigan families. She volunteers extensively with community resource centers and serves on multiple boards and committees. In 2015, “Molina Healthcare of Michigan” recognized her as a community hero at their, “Community Champions Awards” held in Detroit, Michigan.

About Johnathon Ross, MD, SPAN

A dedicated advocate for social justice and healthcare for over 50 years. Johnathon has long believed that healthcare is a human right. He is currently an executive board member of Michigan For Single Payer Healthcare and holds advisory roles on several healthcare organizations. His educational background includes a BA from Cornell, an MD and residency from the University of Toledo, and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Michigan. He has practiced and taught adult primary care for more than four decades and served as President of Physicians for a National Health Plan, and Board member of; Single Payer Action Network of Ohio, Universal Healthcare Action Network of Ohio, Toledo Jobs with Justice, Toledo Lucas County Board of Health and Alumni Board of the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. His commitment to universal healthcare is reflected throughout his career in both leadership and teaching roles.

About Paul Warrick

Paul Warrick is a retired telecommunications and radio technician. During his working years, he served in various positions as a local union member of Communications Workers of America. During retirement he has served in nonprofit organizations including League of Women Voters, One Payer States, and Michigan for Single Payer Healthcare. He is a board member of Michigan For Single Payer Healthcare. Paul has also worked with Center for Change Northern Michigan Advocacy.

About Bob McMurray

Bob McMurray is a regional leader Washtenaw County and has been working with Michigan 4 Single-Payer Healthcare for at least 15 years. He is active in the anti-war movement, especially regarding the new Cold War with China. When he is forced to work for money, he has spent the majority of what one might call a career in golf course maintenance. Bob lives in Ann Arbor with his wonderful wife and their cat.

About Bob Sisler

Bob Sisler is a dedicated advocate for single-payer healthcare who worked for the State of Michigan for 29 years as a Clinical Social Worker. During this time, he was a member of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 6000 as an activist and organizer. Bob has worked in many ways to support communities in distress serving as a Crisis Counselor for the UAW’s International Union in New York City just days after 9/11. After retirement he was Chair person of UAW Local 6000 Retired Workers Council and UAW Region 1A and Executive Board Member of the Michigan Alliance of Retired Americans, where he fought to strengthen Social Security and Medicare. As an Executive Board Member of Healthcare-Now, Bob worked with UAW leadership, John Conyers, Marylin Clemens and many others on behalf of Medicare For All legislation. Bob is an Executive Board member of Michigan For Single Payer Healthcare and Chairperson of Southeast Michigan For Single Payer Healthcare.

About Debbie Silverstein

Debbie Silverstein dedicated eleven years to teaching 8th grade Earth Science before transitioning to high school Math, where she continued her career until retirement. During her time in education, she was deeply involved with her local teachers’ union, serving in every office at various points. After retiring, Debbie turned her attention to health care justice, joining the Single Payer Action Network of Ohio. Her roles in the organization included chapter representative, Regional Coordinator, and eventually State Director. Upon leaving her position as State Director, Debbie relocated to Michigan and became active with Michigan for Single Payer Healthcare.