Health/ Safety

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...
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Annual Parent Family Survey/ Health/ Mental Health/ Social Emotional Health
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Health/ Mental Health/ Social Emotional Health
Community Mental Health – Child & family therapy and psychiatric services Programs  Intake process or call 517-546-4126 Livingston Catholic Charities – Counseling  NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)  Social Emotional Resources – Local Counseling & Therapy Mental Health Resources – MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services)
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Watch the new webinar! Presenters: Joni Detwiler, MSW, Public Health Consultant, MDHHS Maternal Infant Health Program; Carolyn Chaudhary, MPH, Consulting Contractor, MDHHS Tobacco Section; and Patti Kelly, MPH, LMSW, Infant Safe Sleep Program Consultant, MDHHS Infant Safe Sleep Program Description: The negative health effects of smoking and second-hand smoke (SHS) are...
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Annual Parent Family Survey/ Health/ Mental Health/ Social Emotional Health
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Health/ Mental Health/ Social Emotional Health
Community Mental Health – Child & family therapy and psychiatric services Programs  Intake process or call 517-546-4126 Livingston Catholic Charities – Counseling  NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)  Social Emotional Resources – Local Counseling & Therapy Mental Health Resources – MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services)
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Health
The following message is from MDHHS regarding new mask requirements in childcare settings. This order is an extension of the previous order, with one important change for childcare providers. The mask mandate is being expanded to include children ages 2-5. Here is what that means: The general mask mandate now applies...
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Health
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has openings for program-eligible women to receive free cancer and health screenings. To make a referral, call toll free 844-446-8727 or visit MDHHS – Cancer (michigan.gov) to find the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program (BC3NP) and the WISEWOMAN Program. The BC3NP provides...
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Baby Fair/ Community events/ Events/ Health/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources
Baby Fair/ Community events/ Events/ Health/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Virtual Baby Fair Are you a new or expecting parent? Join us for a virtual baby fair to learn how to be better prepared for your best adventure yet! Learn about resources available to you, important information,and ask questions to experts. Participating...
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Health
Get Your FREE Flu Shot! Our Livingston County Health Department is having a free drive-thru flu shot clinic on Sunday, November 22nd in their parking lot and all community members are welcome to attend. Everyone 6 months and older needs a flu vaccine, especially this year. Widespread flu vaccination will reduce...
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Health/ Safety
Health/ Safety
Attention new parents! If you are looking for information on important ways you can help keep your baby safe check out Sleeping, Crying, Driving, an online course created by LACASA’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council and MSU Extension. This three-part course contains videos and interactive content on infant safe sleep,...
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