Lansing, MI - Following the declaration of a state emergency for Wayne and Monroe counties due to recent flooding, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is providing guidance to Michiganders on how to stay safe and healthy during flooding events.
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Mt. Clemens, MI - Two rabies positive skunks were recently found within three miles of each other in Macomb Township. There was also a third rabies positive skunk identified in Clinton Township in June. All three skunks engaged family pets and were subsequently euthanized and tested.
Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding residents to be aware of legionellosis, a respiratory infection caused by Legionella bacteria.
Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released the 2023 update to its Eat Safe Fish Guides, which provide guidelines for eating locally caught fish.
Lansing, MI - Michigan K-12 schools are encouraged to obtain free air purifiers through the MI Safe School Indoor Air Ventilation program.
Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 that Medicaid beneficiaries with upcoming deadlines for returning renewal forms will have an extra month to submit paperwork to avoid loss of health care coverage due to not responding.
Lansing, MI - With the potential for pets and livestock to be exposed to wild and other domestic animals or bitten by insects (like mosquitoes) that could carry disease, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) encourages animal owners to talk to their veterinarian about what vaccinations are needed to protect their animals best, benefiting not only the animals’ health but also human health.
Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is observing the success over the past year since the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Michigan.
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