Dr. Mona Hanna, MD, MPH, FAAP

Dr. Mona Hanna is a board-certified pediatrician in Flint, Michigan. She has professional ties with Hurley Medical Center, Hurley Children’s Hospital, and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Her work connects pediatric care with public health, medical education, and support for local families.

Hurley Medical Center lists pediatrics as her main medical specialty. Her primary professional location is Hurley Medical Center–Pediatric in Flint. Parents should contact the office before a visit to confirm whether she accepts new patients or provides the care their child needs.

Child Health and Public Service

Dr. Hanna has worked with children, families, medical students, and public health teams. Her career extends beyond regular pediatric care. She has taken part in health research, community programs, medical education, and child health policy. She serves as Associate Dean for Public Health at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She also holds the C. S. Mott Endowed Professorship of Public Health.

Doctor Hanna founded the Pediatric Public Health Initiative. Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital support this partnership. Its work focuses on the health, growth, and future of children in Flint.

Education and Pediatric Experience

Dr. Hanna earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. She received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2002. She completed a pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. She later served as chief resident at the same hospital. This role gave her added experience in patient care, hospital work, and resident education.

Dr Hanna also earned a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Her studies covered environmental health, health policy, and public health systems. Her medical career includes general pediatrics, resident education, child health policy, and community research. She previously served as director of the Hurley Pediatric Residency Program. She remains part of the Hurley Pediatrics Residency faculty and helps educate medical students and resident doctors.

Role in the Flint Water Crisis

Dr. Hanna gained national attention after her research helped show a rise in lead exposure among children during the Flint water crisis. Her work gave health officials and the public clear evidence about the risks faced by local families.

She took part in medical research, public education, community support, and government testimony. She also spoke before the United States Congress about the effects of the crisis. Her efforts drew attention to the long-term medical, emotional, and social needs of Flint children. Time magazine later included her on its list of the 100 Most Influential People.

Rx Kids Program

Dr. Hanna also helped develop Rx Kids, a program for pregnant women, infants, and families. The program provides direct financial support during pregnancy and the first year of a child’s life.

Rx Kids aims to reduce financial stress at a stage when families often face new costs. It also supports maternal health, infant health, and early childhood development. Dr Hanna was named to the 2026 TIME100 Health list in recognition of her work related to maternal and infant health.

Insurance Accepted

Hurley Medical Center states that it accepts most insurance plans from across the United States. However, the hospital does not publish a confirmed insurance list for Dr. Mona Hanna. Coverage may depend on the doctor, service, insurance network, and plan type. Parents should contact their insurance company before an appointment. They can ask about network status, referrals, copays, deductibles, and covered pediatric services.

Patients may also contact the Hurley Insurance Specialist Team at 810-262-9096, Option 3. This step can help prevent unexpected costs. It can also confirm whether the chosen plan covers care at the listed Hurley location.

Research, Books, and Child Advocacy

Doctor Hanna is also an author, lecturer, researcher, and child health advocate. She wrote What the Eyes Don’t See, a book about the Flint water crisis and the people who worked to reveal it. Her professional work focuses on the connection between a child’s health and the conditions around that child. These conditions may include housing, water quality, family income, access to care, and public policy. Her current professional name is Dr. Mona Hanna. Older hospital records, academic pages, and news reports may list her as Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha.