Family Coalition/ Health/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release
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...
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Children/ Family Coalition/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety
Children/ Family Coalition/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety
 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 Services (MDHHS) announced today they...
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MDHHS/ Prenatal/ Trauma
MDHHS/ Prenatal/ Trauma
The Michigan Perinatal Quality Collaborative, Region 9, trauma-informed care workgroup received funding to develop trauma-informed care trainings for perinatal professionals across the State of Michigan. The workgroup is asking for help to inform case studies that will be shared in the training. The training’s purpose will be to help providers understand what...
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Child Abuse Prevention/ MDHHS/ Press Release
Child Abuse Prevention/ MDHHS/ Press Release
Children Trust Michigan is recognizing the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect with a month of activities that will culminate with a special ceremony at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, at the State Capitol. Activities and initiatives planned throughout Michigan as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month will...
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Health/ MDHHS
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...
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Guest Post/ Health/ MDHHS/ Press Release
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...
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Baby Fair/ Education/ Events/ MDHHS/ Parent Education/ Virtual Events
Baby Fair/ Education/ Events/ MDHHS/ Parent Education/ Virtual Events
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting three virtual baby fairs for new or expecting parents in December. At the events, families will have opportunities to learn about available resources, important health and safety information and ask questions directly to program experts. The events...
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