The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced a major expansion of its public health efforts. The state’s Get Ahead of Lead initiative—specifically the Statewide Filter Support Program—is now available to eligible households in all Michigan communities. If you qualify, you can receive free certified lead-reducing...
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Families and community members are invited to join the Region 9 September Family & Community Town Hall on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. The Region 9 Town Hall is a quarterly opportunity for families, community members, healthcare providers, doulas, public health professionals, and community partners to come...
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Lead exposure can have a lasting impact on our health, but the good news is that it is completely preventable. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is taking a major step forward with its statewide Get Ahead of Lead (GAoL) strategy—a comprehensive approach designed to protect...
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Fresh, Local Food for Our Little Ones: Connecting Farms to Early Care in Livingston County Raising healthy, thriving kids takes a village—and it also takes a great community food system! As parents and caregivers, we all want to give our little ones the best possible start. Finding simple ways...
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Shape the Future of Health in Livingston County: Register for a CHNA Focus Group Your voice matters. Trinity Health Livingston and the Livingston County Health Department (collaborating as the Liv.Well Planning Team) are currently gathering community insights for the upcoming Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). If you live or...
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At Great Start Livingston, we know that a healthy community is the foundation for healthy, thriving families. That’s why we are proud to share an important opportunity from our trusted partners at Trinity Health Southeast Michigan. Trinity Health is currently conducting its Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), and they...
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Let’s talk about something that turns many mealtimes into stressful standoffs — picky eating in children. Whether children are (quote and quote) “just” picky eaters, have more deep-seated food aversions, or are leery of tasting something they haven’t tried before, it can be a challenge to get them to...
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May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, a time to spotlight the dangers of tobacco and nicotine products and the growing need to protect young children from the industries that target them. This year’s theme, “Unmasking the Appeal,” sheds light on how tobacco and nicotine companies use deceptive marketing...
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Period of PURPLE Crying – A way to understand your baby’s crying during a period of normal infant development. Make sure to also talk with your child’s doctor about your concerns.
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Spring has sprung in Livingston County—and while we welcome the sunshine and warmer weather, it also means ticks and mosquitoes are back. These little hitchhikers can do more than just cause itchy bites. Some carry diseases like Lyme disease and West Nile Virus, and rising temperatures in Michigan are...
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Last week, Robin Schutz and Breanne Green proudly represented the Great Start Livingston Collaborative and Family Coalition at Early Childhood Capitol Day 2025 in Lansing! We were joined by Madeline Garcia, a dedicated mom from our Family Coalition, who came to advocate for her 3-year-old son. Like so many...
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https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-extension-launches-online-nutrition-program Amy Shovels, Michigan State University Extension – November 11, 2024 Updated from an original article written by Erin Powell. My Way to Wellness provides guidance for better nutrition, food safety, and active living through a free online program. My Way to Wellness is a free online nutrition education program created by Michigan...
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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...
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Community Mental Health Community Mental Health provides therapy and psychiatric services for children, youth, and families. Livingston Catholic Charities Livingston County Catholic Charities Mental Health Counseling Program is designed to provide you with valuable tools and to help you find the energy and strength to solve the issues you...
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