Health Archives - Great Start Livingston

13Sep

Health/ Maternal Infant Health/ Press Release/ Providers

Michigan Doula Advisory Council: Call for Applications!

Sep13, 2024 Health/ Maternal Infant Health/ Press Release/ Providers

The Michigan Doula Advisory Council (DAC) works to inform the advancement of doula services in Michigan as a result of the Medicaid doula reimbursement policy. The DAC includes representation from doulas across the state of Michigan. The diverse Council membership represents, to the extent possible, the various communities and settings in...

3May

Family Coalition/ Health/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release

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

May3, 2024 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 estimated that 9,410 Michigan residents...

1May

Family Coalition/ Health/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release

Celebrate Hepatitis Awareness Month with Free Testing!

May1, 2024 Family Coalition/ Health/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release

Did you know? Everyone should be tested for hepatitis B and C at least once in their lifetime. May is Hepatitis Awareness Month! To celebrate, Livingston County Health Department (LCHD) is offering free testing for hepatitis B and C on May 15 and May 30. Hepatitis A and B...

19Dec

Drugs/ Health/ Virtual Learning

Freedom From Smoking – Virtual Program

Dec19, 2023 Drugs/ Health/ Virtual Learning

Are you ready to quit tobacco? Join MyMichigan Health for a free, eight session, virtual group workshop led by American Lung Association trained facilitators. This program is for current smokers, vapers and tobacco users, 18 years old and older. Sessions are Mondays, January 8 – February 19, 2024 and...

8Dec

Events/ Guest Post/ Health/ Substance Use Disorders

Sober Holiday Events and Meetings

Dec8, 2023 Events/ Guest Post/ Health/ Substance Use Disorders

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workgroup compiled a list of sober events and meetings to support those in recovery throughout the holiday season. Please share with your networks! You can access the SUD and Mental Health Resource Guide online here: Or on the SUD Workgroup page. Thank you and Happy Holidays! Thank you,Amy...

8Dec

Guest Post/ Health/ Lead/ MDHHS/ Safety

Get Ahead of Lead

Dec8, 2023 Guest Post/ Health/ Lead/ MDHHS/ Safety

Updates on Michigan’s efforts to lead the nation in preventing lead exposure. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the Get Ahead of Lead statewide strategy to identify and take steps to prevent lead exposure from household plumbing. Get Ahead of Lead includes: For more information about...

8Dec

Guest Post/ Health/ MDHHS/ Safety

Fall and Winter Climate Health Education Resource Packet

Dec8, 2023 Guest Post/ Health/ MDHHS/ Safety

Peak fall foliage is also a peak time for ticks! Ticks can stay active longer into the fall and winter whenever outdoor temperatures are above freezing. In the Midwest, that period of tick activity is growing as climate change is extending the frost-free season by an average of 16...

4Dec

Health

MDHHS recognizes National Influenza Vaccination Week Dec. 4-8

Dec4, 2023 Health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 4, 2023 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112, WuthC@michigan.gov MDHHS recognizes National Influenza Vaccination Week Dec. 4-8 Michigan residents urged to get flu vaccine LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week this week and reminding Michigan residents that it’s not...

7Nov

Food/ Guest Post/ Health/ Safety

Lead in Venison

Nov7, 2023 Food/ Guest Post/ Health/ Safety

Falling leaves aren’t the only orange you’ll be seeing in Michigan this autumn! Hunting season is upon us, with archery season beginning in October and firearm season beginning in November. This month we wanted to share some important health considerations for hunting families in Michigan. The Division of Environmental...

2Oct

Health/ Pregnancy/ Press Release

MDHHS launches new statewide action plan to improve birth equity

Oct2, 2023 Health/ Pregnancy/ Press Release

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 2, 2023 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@michigan.gov Vision is “Zero Preventable Deaths, Zero Health Disparities” LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Maternal and Infant Health has launched a new four-year plan focused on improving birth outcomes for...

28Aug

Health/ Survey

2023 Community Health Needs Survey

Aug28, 2023 Health/ Survey

Help Us Improve the Health of OUR community!Trinity Health Livingston Hospital, along with the Livingston County Health Department, is asking for yourfeedback to better understand the health and social needs of Livingston County. Results of the survey help to see what needs exist in the community and to create...

5Aug

Health/ Office of the Governor

REMINDER: Medicaid Redetermination

Aug5, 2023 Health/ Office of the Governor

During the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), extra benefits were provided, such as food assistance and Medicaid.  With the end of the federal PHE this May, Michigan is once again required to conduct the process of redetermining eligibility for Medicaid, and we are building on efforts by the Michigan Department...

28Jun

Health/ MDHHS/ Press Release

Michigan Air Quality Tips To Protect Health During Smoke Events

Jun28, 2023 Health/ MDHHS/ Press Release

LANSING, Mich. – Meteorologists at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) have issued air quality alerts for high levels of fine particulate in the air. These levels are caused by smoke from fires in Canada. Meteorologists are continuing to assess conditions and will issue additional...

13Jun

Guest Post/ Health/ Infant

Why you should avoid feeding honey to an infant

Jun13, 2023 Guest Post/ Health/ Infant

Ghaida Batarseh Havern, Michigan State University Extension – June 02, 2023 Updated from an original article written by Jeannie Nichols, Michigan State University Extension. Honey may contain Clostridium botulinum spores, which can lead to infant botulism illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018 there were 242 reported cases...