Lansing, MI - October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. It is estimated there will be 1,180 new cases of liver cancer and 940 deaths from liver cancer in Michigan this year. Approximately 50% of liver cancer is related to hepatitis C, which is why it is important for all Michiganders to be screened.
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Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has confirmed SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans) in a domestic shorthair cat from Ingham County. While a number of pets have tested positive for the virus worldwide, this is the first case in Michigan.
Lansing, Mich – On October 14, 2021, Governor Whitmer, Lt. Governor Gilchrist and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell bit into Michigan apples to celebrate the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch and Farm to School Month. They were joined by MDARD staff and their families as part of the celebration.
Lansing, MI - All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in October in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced October 13, 2021.
Detroit, MI - The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has awarded $3.6 million in brownfield grants to four projects for redevelopment of contaminated properties in Detroit..
New Boston, MI - Wayne County Parks has announced that a Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve.
Detroit, MI - The Detroit Animal Care shelter continues to make it a priority to improve the treatment of animals in Detroit with proven success in keeping its ‘no kill shelter’ status.
Pontiac, MI - BISSELL Pet Foundation is teaming up with Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center and more than 180 other shelters in 35 states to reduce adoption fees and find forever homes for homeless pets from Oct. 4-10.
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