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MDHHS reminds residents to participate in regular breast and cervical cancer screenings. BC3NP program available to help low-income residents receive care

Family Coalition/ Health/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding Michiganders to stay up to date on cervical and breast cancer screenings. Each year, breast cancer causes approximately 40,000 deaths among people in the U.S., and in 2024 it is...
Children/ Family Coalition/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety

State Agencies Collaborate to Help Protect Children from Unintentional Firearm Injuries

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 Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2024MDHHS CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@michigan.govMSP CONTACT: Lori Dougovito, 517-281-9586, Dougovitol@michigan.gov State Agencies Collaborate to Help Protect Children from Unintentional Firearm InjuriesFree Gun Locks Available at MDHHS Offices Statewide LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan State Police (MSP) and Michigan Department of Health and Human...
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Social Emotional Resource Guide Update

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Hello Community Partners, (Please feel free to share this blog) The Great Start Livingston Social Emotional Well Being committee is conducting the annual update of our Social-Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide. This guide was developed and distributed overed the last few years as a way to share local social-emotional supports and services with community...
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New gun safety laws to protect families go into effect February 13 – Requires secure storage of firearms to prevent access by minors, enacts penalties

Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety
LANSING, Mich. – To help protect Michigan families – particularly children – from the tragedies of gun violence and unintentional firearms injuries, a law requiring secure storage of firearms goes into effect starting Tuesday, Feb. 13. The new secure storage law, Public Act 17 of...
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FREE Diapers Available at Livingston County Health Department in 2024

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Each month the Livingston County Health Department in partnership with the Monroe County Opportunity Program will be distributing FREE diapers and wipes to in-county families that meet income requirements. Simply visit the Health Department between 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. on the dates below....