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6Mar

Health/ MDHHS

MDHHS Division of Environmental Health March Update

Mar6, 2023 Health/ MDHHS

As warm weather approaches, so does fishing season! As Michigan’s anglers begin preparing for the season, we urge them to familiarize themselves with the Eat Safe Fish Guides to learn more about the risks and benefits of eating fish caught in Michigan. The Eat Safe Fish Guide contains fish consumption...

13Feb

Breastfeeding/ Guest Post/ Health

The PUMP Act has been signed into law

Feb13, 2023 Breastfeeding/ Guest Post/ Health

As reported by the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) on January 7, 2023: The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act was signed into law on Sunday, December 29, 2022.The Break Time for Nursing Mothers law, passed in 2010, requires employers to provide reasonable break time and a private, non-bathroom space for breastfeeding...

24Jan

Health/ MDHHS

January is Radon Action Month

Jan24, 2023 Health/ MDHHS

Livingston County Health Department Acknowledges January as Radon Action MonthHOWELL, Michigan. – (January 3, 2023) January is National Radon Action Month – an opportunetime for Livingston County residents to test for radon in their homes, a health risk facingmillions of Americans. Because families are spending more time indoors during...

10Dec

Food/ Health/ Housing/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Transportation

The Livingston County Resource Guide, Surviving Tough Economic Times in Livingston County

Dec10, 2022 Food/ Health/ Housing/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Transportation

The Community Needs Assessment and Evaluation Workgroup of the Human Services Collaborative Body has compiled a 25-page resource guide with steps to take to manage during difficult times. You can access it here: https://www.livgov.com/hscb/Documents/2022%20Community%20Resource%20Guide.pdf. The most up-to-date version can always be found online under the Resource Box here: https://www.livgov.com/hscb

9Dec

Guest Post/ Health/ Housing/ Safety

Staying Warm this Winter

Dec9, 2022 Guest Post/ Health/ Housing/ Safety

Connect with Local Resources Livingston County Shelter Resources Use the QR Code to access the emergency shelter resource Utility Assistance Programs Protect Yourself – Be “Winterwise”! This is also an excellent opportunity to remind you about Utility Imposter Scams. Please review this message from Attorney General Dana Nessel on how to identify...

8Dec

Guest Post/ Health/ MDHHS/ Press Release

Michigan residents urged to take precautions around livestock following recent cases of parasitic illness

Dec8, 2022 Guest Post/ Health/ MDHHS/ Press Release

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 8, 2022 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2122, SutfinL1@michigan.gov Michigan residents urged to take precautions around livestock following recent cases of parasitic illness LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding Michiganders of steps they can take to keep...

14Nov

Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Lead/ MDHHS/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Safety

Lead Safe Home

Nov14, 2022 Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Lead/ MDHHS/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Safety

Protecting you and your child from the harmful effects of lead Winter is on its way, which means we will be spending more time indoors. For those with infants or young children at home or visiting during the holidays, it is especially important to ensure that the home environment...

27Sep

Drugs/ Guest Post/ Health/ Substance Use Disorders

Marijuana in 2022: Data, Impacts and Public Health Considerations, October 18, 2022 FREE Webinar

Sep27, 2022 Drugs/ Guest Post/ Health/ Substance Use Disorders

The Livingston County Community Alliance, Howell Public Schools, Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, and the National Marijuana Initiative (NMI) are pleased to announce that both Ed Shemelya and Dale Quigley will be joining us to discuss marijuana legalization, its impacts and issues of public health concerns. Specifically, how we can use historical...

8Jul

Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Summer

Fun in the Sun

Jul8, 2022 Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Summer

“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson- Summer is a great time to get kids outdoors. The benefits of exposing children to nature early in life have been well documented. According to Ming Kuo, Ph.D., a researcher at the University of Illinois at...

7Jul

Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Safety/ Summer

Summer Safety Tips

Jul7, 2022 Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Safety/ Summer

Let the Summer Fun begin. However you spend your summer, here are a few tips to keep your adventures as safe as they are fun. Safe at Home and Play Never leave a child unattended in a car. Hydrate! Take frequent water breaks in the shade to cool off and...

16Jun

Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Vision

Children’s Vision Awareness Month

Jun16, 2022 Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Vision

It can be difficult to tell if a young child is struggling with their vision. Since children are still learning about the world around them, they may believe that everybody sees things the same way they do and therefore not report problems they are experiencing. A child’s ability to...

17May

Food/ Health/ Infant

Infant Formula Shortage

May17, 2022 Food/ Health/ Infant

The American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting website HealthyChildren.org answers the question: With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can’t find any? Keep in mind, this advice is strictly for URGENT situations. If you have any concerns about your baby’s nutrition, please talk with your pediatrician or health care provider....

17May

Health/ Safety

May17, 2022 Health/ Safety

Allergy season is upon us. For many of us that means itchy eyes, runny noses, sneezing, and a myriad of other irritating symptoms. But for millions of children, these seasonal (and other year-round) allergens can cause more serious complications. Across the United States, 5 million children have asthma which...

8Dec

Food/ Health

WIC Updates- Women, Infants, and Children

Dec8, 2021 Food/ Health

WIC Updates Due to the extension of the National Public Health Emergency, WIC can continue to offer remote services through at least mid-April 2022. Many clinics are also serving some clients in-person, so please contact your local WIC staff for more information about appointment options. You can find your...