Mt. Clemens, MI - Executive Hackel, Sheriff Wickersham and Macomb County Community Mental Health CEO Dave Pankotai hosted an event May 11, 2023 to discuss mental health and how Macomb County plans to address the pressing issue in corrections with a proposed new jail intake facility, which is projected to cost $228 million and will be paid for utilizing both county and state funding.

Lansing, MI - As the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) came to a close on May 11, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) provides updates about changes to data reporting, Epidemic Orders and the continued availability of COVID-19 testing and vaccines.

Lansing, Mi - Michigan K-12 schools and early childcare facilities are encouraged to obtain free air purifiers through the MI Safe School Indoor Air Ventilation program.

Mt. Clemens, MI - With the onset of summer fast approaching, the Macomb County Health Department would like to inform residents that ticks are currently active in Macomb County and across the state of Michigan, and that there are steps and actions that can be taken to prevent illnesses spread by ticks, such as Lyme disease.

Pontiac, MI - Oakland County and its community partners are urging the county’s 89,500 residents who are enrolled in Medicaid to participate in Michigan’s Medicaid renewal process to avoid any potential gaps in healthcare coverage.

Detroit, MI - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Elizabeth Hertel spoke with Detroit-area families about the personal impacts of the state’s current plan designed to address maternal and infant health and equity and to seek input on the updated plan during a town hall meeting at Focus: HOPE in Detroit Wednesday (April 19, 2023) afternoon.