The Great Start Livingston Pediatric and Family Health Committee is please to share the Summer 2022 Social-Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide) for Livingston County families and children prenatal to age 8. This guide will help you identify local workshops, classes, therapy and supports to strengthen and develop social-emotional...
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“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...
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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...
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Press Release – July 5, 2022 The Region 9 Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC) received grant funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to expand the Doula workforce to include more diverse representation to promote accessible, welcoming, culturally, and racially aligned labor support to address health disparities and improve birth outcomes. The...
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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...
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