Lansing, MI - As cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) continue to increase in the United States and internationally, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) activated the Community Health Emergency Coordination Center (CHECC) to support local and state response to the outbreak.

Detroit, MI - Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The teen who had a double lung transplant after a vaping-related injury is sharing his story in hopes to inspire others – particularly teens – to stop vaping and seek alternatives for a healthier and happier life.

Lansing, MI - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), local public health departments and the state’s healthcare community are actively monitoring the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (2019-nCoV) outbreak originating in Wuhan, China.

Mt. Clemens, MI - On January 21, 2020, the Macomb County Health Department responded to residents’ concerns of unknown matter that washed up on the shoreline of Lake St. Clair.

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is collaboratively working with the Macomb County Health Department, Oakland County Health Division, Lakeview Pediatrics and its Ascension Medical Group Michigan locations in Macomb Township, Rochester and St. Clair Shores to determine the health status of patients identified as being in close contact with a healthcare associate recently diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is announcing the third death associated with the outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries in the state.