MDHHS Archives - Great Start Livingston

15Apr

State Agencies Collaborate to Help Protect Children from Unintentional Firearm Injuries

Apr15, 2024 Children/ MDHHS/ 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...

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...

5Jul

Infant/ MDHHS/ Parent Education

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Summer Virtual Baby Fairs

Jul5, 2023 Infant/ MDHHS/ Parent Education

Are you a new or expecting parent? Join the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) for three virtual baby fair dates to learn about parent resources, information, and the chance to ask questions to experts. Dates are as follows: Register at Michigan Department of Health and Human Services...

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...

18Apr

MDHHS/ Prenatal/ Trauma

Call For Input: Trauma-Informed Care Case Studies Needed

Apr18, 2023 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...

17Apr

Child Abuse Prevention/ MDHHS/ Press Release

Children Trust Michigan raises awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr17, 2023 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...

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...

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...

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...

29Nov

Baby Fair/ Education/ Events/ MDHHS/ Parent Education/ Virtual Events

MDHHS hosting three free virtual baby showers in December for new or expecting families

Nov29, 2022 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...

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...

14Sep

MDHHS

LIVED EXPERIENCE/TRUSTED
ADVISORS STAKEHOLDER
ENGAGEMENT CIRCLES

Sep14, 2022 MDHHS

The Children’s Services Agency (CSA) is committed to elevating thevoices of those with lived experience within the child welfare system toinform the work of the department. As such, we are developing a teamof Trusted Advisors with lived experience. In the coming months, CSA will be hosting one-hour virtualengagement circles...

31May

MDHHS/ Safety/ Sleep

MDHHS alerts caregivers about new Safe Sleep for Babies Act prohibiting sale of crib bumper pads and inclined sleepers

May31, 2022 MDHHS/ Safety/ Sleep

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is praising a new federal law that will improve efforts to make sure infants sleep in a safe environment. The Safe Sleep for Babies Act, signed by President Joe Biden last week, makes it illegal to sell padded bumper pads and...

25May

Are you a new or expecting parent? Join the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) 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. Tuesday, June...