Health News

Investigation Into Carcinogen Release Into Huron River Widened

Lansing, MI - On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, state investigators widened their water sampling effort at and downstream of a release of hexavalent chromium into the Huron River system as the first test results began to come in.

MI Residents Urged To Avoid Contact With Section Of Huron River

Lansing, MI - The Michigan departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and local officials are working together to protect residents in Monroe, Oakland, Livingston, Wayne, and Washtenaw counties following a release of hexavalent chromium to the Wixom Sewage Treatment Facility from Tribar Manufacturing in Wixom.

MDHHS Introduces Initiative To Strengthen MI Medicaid Coverage

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is announcing MIHealthyLife, an initiative to strengthen Medicaid coverage by seeking public input as the department rebids its Medicaid health plan contracts.

Open House In Macomb Co For Caregivers Of Dementia Conditions

Clinton Twp., MI - The Macomb County Office of Senior Services will host an open house for caregivers at its Goldenberry Adult Day Center on Wednesday, July 27 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

MDHHS Launches Website To Educate MI Residents On Monkeypox

Lansing, MI - To help keep Michiganders up to date on monkeypox (MPV) and the state’s response to the virus, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has launched a new website.

Marijuana Telemedicine Service Launches In Michigan

Detroit, MI - /PRNewswire/ -- NuggMD, the nation's leading medical marijuana telemedicine platform, is launching its service in Michigan for just $99 per evaluation for a limited time.

MI Residents Have Help Available With New 988 Crisis Line

Lansing, MI - Michiganders in crisis now have an easy-to-remember three-digit number to call for help – 988. Michigan has joined the nation in transitioning to the 988-dialing code, which will operate through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s network of more than 200 locally operated and funded crisis centers across the country

Free COVID-19 Tests Available In MI For At-Risk Communities

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced an expanded partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation through Project Act to provide 300,000 COVID-19 tests to 60,000 households free of charge to at-risk communities.

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