Health News

MDHHS Announces Program For Providers Offering Opioid Care

Lansing, MI - As part of its multifaceted plan to address the opioid epidemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering student loan repayment to eligible medical providers if they begin providing or expand opioid addiction treatment programs through the Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Loan Repayment Program.

MDHHS Works To Raise Awareness During Heart Month

Lansing, MI - Heart disease is the leading cause of death of women in the United States and in Michigan, causing about one in five deaths in 2020. In recognition of American Heart Month and the American Heart Association’s Go Red™ for Women campaign, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) WISEWOMAN program and Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Unit are working together to raise awareness of heart health.

MDHHS Announces Changes For MI Medicaid Enrollees

Lansing, MI - Medicaid beneficiaries will have to renew their coverage this year, starting in June, as Michigan resumes Medicaid eligibility redeterminations to comply with federal legislation.

Macomb County Health Announces 2 Part Infant Safe Sleep Event

Mt. Clemens, MI - The Macomb County Health Department is hosting a free, two-part infant safe sleep event for anyone who is pregnant, or a parent or caregiver of an infant under the age of one.

MDHHS Announces Plan For Initial Opioids Settlement Funds

Lansing, MI - State and local governments in Michigan have received the initial payments of the nearly $800 million the state will receive over 18 years as part of the $26 billion nationwide settlement with the three largest pharmaceutical distributors, as well as opioid manufacturer, Johnson and Johnson.

Community Health Survey Launched In Oakland County

Pontiac, MI - Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) and Energizing Connections for a Healthier Oakland (ECHO) is launching a countywide community survey to gather residents' views on key issues that affect health and wellness.

MDHHS Urges Screenings For Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Lansing, MI - As January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging Michiganders to make a resolution to be regularly screened for cancer.

MI HEARTSafe School Program Encourages Medical Emergency Prep

Lansing, MI - In Michigan, the MI HEARTSafe School Program was developed to prepare school facilities to respond to cardiac emergencies. Fast-acting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and access to an automated external defibrillator (AED) prior to emergency medical services (EMS) arrival is critical for best possible outcomes.

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