Prevent Swimmer’s Itch (7/2024)
Key Facts According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Swimmer’s itch is an infection caused by a parasite. It can cause an allergic reaction and rash on… Read More
UV Safety Awareness Month (7/2024)
Key Facts According to the American Cancer Society: Your skin makes vitamin D naturally when it is exposed to UV rays from the sun. Whenever possible, it’s better to get vitamin… Read More
World Hepatitis Day (7/28/2024)
Key Facts According to the World Hepatitis Alliance: Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. There are five main hepatitis viruses, referred to as… Read More
Fibroids Awareness Month (July, 2024)
Key Facts According to American Fibroid Centers: Fibroids and ovarian cysts are two common health conditions that can affect women’s reproductive systems. While they share some symptoms, they have distinct… Read More
Mecosta County Substance Use Stigma Assessment Survey
District Health Department#10 seeks to understand attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge around substance use disorders. Your response will aid in the development of programs within Mecosta County to reduce the impact… Read More
Mecosta County Healthcare Substance Use Stigma Assessment Survey
District Health Department#10 seeks to understand attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge around substance use disorders. Your response will aid in the development of programs within Mecosta County to reduce the impact… Read More
Family Health and Fitness Day (6/8/2024)
Key Facts According to the National Recreation and Park Association: Children today experience record levels of obesity and preventable diseases like hypertension and Type II Diabetes, caused in part by a… Read More
Men’s Health Month (6/2024)
Key Facts According to Men’s Health Network (MHN): At birth, the ratio of males to females is 115:100, but by the age of 100, the ratio of males to females… Read More
Tick Prevention (6/2024)
Key Facts According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS): Ticks are active from early May-November and will bite both humans and companion animals. Use insect repellents containing… Read More
National HIV Testing Day (6/27/2024)
Key Facts According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Everyone ages 13 to 64 should get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care. People with certain… Read More