District Health Department #10 keeps communities up-to-date by publishing new releases. DHD#10 shares information about health observances, hot public health topics, community achievements, and more! Check back regularly to read the latest news.
PRESS RELEASES:
2024 – July
July 1 – DHD#10 LIFTS WATER CONTACT ADVISORY FOR BACKWATERS OF WHITE RIVER IN WHITE CLOUD, NEWAYGO COUNTY
July 1 – DHD#10 ANNOUNCES JULY 4TH HOLIDAY CLOSURE
2024 – June
June 28 – POSSIBLE HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOM DETECTED ON HESS LAKE IN NEWAYGO COUNTY
June 25 – DHD#10 HOSTS PEST MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY PRESENTATION AT BAKER COLLEGE, CADILLAC
June 20 – DHD#10 LIFTS WATER CONTACT ADVISORY AT CRYSTAL LAKE
June 18 – DHD#10 URGES PUBLIC TO AVOID WATER CONTACT AT CRYSTAL LAKE
June 18 – DHD#10 PROMOTES WALK-IN HIV TESTING CLINICS
June 17 – DHD#10 ANNOUNCES JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY CLOSURE
June 17 – DHD#10 HIGHLIGHTS TIPS AND TRICKS TO KEEP COOL THIS SUMMER
June 12 – DHD#10 ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF SENSORY ROOMS IN WEXFORD AND MISSAUKEE OFFICES
June 12 – DHD#10 OFFERS AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (AHA) CPR, AED, AND FIRST AID CLASSES TO THE PUBLIC
2024 – May
May 29 – DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT #10 TOBACCO TREATMENT PROGRAM POSTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
May 21 – DHD#10 SHARES TICK PREPAREDNESS TIPS
May 20 – DHD#10 ANNOUNCES UPCOMING OFFICE CLOSURES
May 13 – DHD#10 AND MDHHS ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO SEEK REGULAR BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENINGS
May 7 – COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS IN MECOSTA, CRAWFORD, AND MASON COUNTIES
May 6 – NATIONAL DRINKING WATER WEEK
May 1 – MAY IS CYSTIC FIBROSIS AWARENESS MONTH
2024 – April
April 26 – MEDICAID AWARENESS MONTH
April 18 – ALCOHOL AWARENESS AND UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION MONTH
April 17 – PROTECTING CHILDREN AND INFANTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
April 10 – WHEN BUYING A HOME, ASK ABOUT LEAD
2024 – March
March 27 – DHD#10 ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE
March 18 – DHD#10 OBSERVES NATIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL FACTS WEEK
March 18 – DHD#10 OBSERVES NATIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL FACTS WEEK
March 8 – DHD#10 ACHIEVES NATIONAL REACCREDITATION
March 7 – CDC UPDATES COVID-19 RECOMMENDATIONS
March 7 – MICHIGAN FAMILIES URGED TO FOCUS ON HEALTHY EATING HABITS DURING NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
March 6 – MARCH IS PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH
2024 – February
February 28 – HEALTHY HABITS FOR HEALTHY SMILES
February 23 – NATIONAL SCHOOL-BASED HEALTHCARE AWARENESS MONTH
February 13 – KEEP MEASLES HISTORY
February 12 – FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL CONDOM MONTH
February 9 – NEVER TOO LATE TO GET VACCINATED
February 9 – SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AND FOOD SAFETY
February 7 – AMERICAN HEART MONTH
2024 – January
January 29 – DHD#10 ANNOUNCES CHANGE TO MECOSTA OFFICE HOURS
January 19 – JANUARY IS CERVICAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
January 11 – DHD#10 ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE
January 9 – RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES ARE ON THE RISE
January 5 – PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM RADON
January 3 – DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION
2023 – December
December 19 – DHD#10 Announces Holiday Office Closures
December 15 – Narcan (Naloxone) Nasal Spray
December 13 – Lottery Tickets Are Not Child’s Play: Give Responsibly
December 5 – There is Still Time to Protect Against Flu
December 1 – World AIDS Day
2023 – November
November 28 – Health Alert: Local HIV Infections Increase
November 27 – DHD#10 Announces In-Service Day Closure
November 20 – DHD#10 Announces Holiday Office Closure
November 14 – DHD#10 Promotes ProtectMIChild Registry
November 13 – The Great American Smokeout
November 9 – COVID-19 and Flu Clinic Schedule
November 8 – DHD#10 Announces Holiday Office Closure
November 3 – COVID-19 and Flu Clinic Schedule
2023 – October
October 27 – COVID-19 AND FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE
October 23 – NATIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH
October 23 – TRUNK OR TREAT IN LAKE COUNTY
October 20 – COVID-19 AND FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE
October 20 – A LITTLE LEAD CAN CAUSE BIG PROBLEMS
October 17 – NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM TO BE HOSTED IN FREMONT
October 16 – NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION WEEK
October 13 – COVID-19 AND FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE
October 12 – HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL DAY FOR LAKE COUNTY
October 6 – COVID-19 AND FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE
October 5 – OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
October 4 – MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK
October 4 – COVID-19 AND FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE
2023 – September
September 29 – COVID-19 AND FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE
September 26 – SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
September 22 – COVID-19 AND FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE
September 22 – DHD#10 RECEIVES FUNDING TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND PREVENT CHRONIC DISEASE IN LAKE, NEWAYGO, AND OCEANA COUNTIES
September 13 – ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT, PREVENTION MATTERS
September 12 – 8TH ANNUAL OCEANA COAT DRIVE AND DISTRIBUTION
September 11 – COVID-19 AND FLU CLINIC UPDATES
September 11 – DHD#10 ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF SENSORY FRIENDLY ROOM IN MANISTEE LOCATION
September 9 – DHD#10 ADVOCATES ON INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY
September 8 – COVID-19 AND FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE
September 8 – NATIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH
September 6 – DHD#10 PROMOTES EGLE PRIVATE WELL TESTING PROGRAM
2023 – August
August 31 – DHD#10 ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURES
August 11 – DHD#10 ISSUES UPDATES TO MDHHS’ EAT SAFE FISH GUIDES FOR 2023
August 9 – DHD#10 HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY EVENT
August 7 – DHD#10 UPDATE ON DIESEL FUEL SPILL IN LAKE MICHIGAN
August 4 – DHD#10 UPDATE ON DIESEL FUEL SPILL IN LAKE MICHIGAN
August 3 – DHD#10 ADVISES RESIDENTS TO AVOID DIESEL FUEL SHEEN IN LAKE MICHIGAN
August 1 – PROVIDING INFORMATION AND INSPIRATION
2023 – July
July 27 – DHD#10 HOSTS READY, SET, GO! SCHOOL READINESS CLINICS
July 20 – WORLD HEPATITIS DAY IS JULY 28, 2023
July 11 – DHD#10 ANNOUNCES HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA EXPANSION
2023 – June
June 30 – DHD#10 PROMOTES MDHHS PLAN FIRST FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM
June 29 – DHD#10 ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY CLOSURE
June 27 – DHD#10 ADVISING RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTION DURING LOW AIR QUALITY PERIOD
June 16 – DHD#10 ANNOUNCES JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY CLOSURE
June 15 – ALGAE BLOOM DETECTED ON LAKE CADILLAC IN WEXFORD COUNTY
June 13 – DHD#10 UPDATES WIC INCOME GUIDELINES FOR 2023
June 9 – DHD#10 SHARES WALK-IN HIV TESTING CLINICS
June 8 – DHD#10 SHARES TICK PREPAREDNESS TIPS
June 1 – DHD#10 RECOGNIZES MEN’S HEALTH MONTH
June 1 – DHD#10 ANNOUNCES ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SUMMITS
2023 – May
May 26 – DHD#10 ANNOUNCES MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY CLOSURE AND FOOD SAFETY TIPS
May 18 – DHD#10 RECOGNIZES NATIONAL TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION MONTH
2023 – April
April 26 – CDC Simplifies COVID-19 Vaccines Recommendations
April 19 – DHD#10 Ending COVID-19 Testing Clinics
April 13 – Chippewa Hills Wellness Center Open House
April 4 – Holiday Closures for DHD#10 Offices and COVID-19 Testing Clinics
April 3 – Celebrating Health
2023 – March
March 28 – DHD#10 Supports National Take Down Tobacco Day
March 15 – Michigan Familiar Urged to Fuel for the Future
March 13 – DHD#10 Announces COVID-19 Testing Clinic Closures in Mason County
March 10 – March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
2023 – February
February 17 – DHD#10 Announces COVID-19 Testing Clinic Closures
February 17 – WIC Transitions Back to Similac Brand Formula Starting March 1
February 9 – DHD#10 Announces COVID-19 Testing Clinic Closures in Mason County
February 7 – Update for COVID-19 Testing Kit Expiration Dates
February 2 – COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic in Newaygo
2023 – January
January 27 – Syringe Service Program at DHD#10
January 23 – COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine in Oceana
January 13 – New Fish Consumption Guidelines for Rainbow Smelt and Carp Caught Across the State
January 3 – Protect Your Home From Radon
2022 – December
December 19 – DHD#10 Announces Christmas and New Years Hours
December 16 – Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Available to Children Six Months to Five Years
December 15 – Lottery Tickets Are Not Child’s Play: Give Responsibly
December 8 – Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace is Still Open
December 8 – DHD#10 Announces Office and COVID-19 Testing Clinic Closures
December 6 – There is Still Time to Protect Against Flu
2022 – November
November 30 – World AIDS Day
November 25 – COVID-19 and Flu Clinic Schedule
November 17 – DHD#10 Announces Thanksgiving Hours
November 15 – The Great American Smokeout
November 10 – DHD#10 Announces Offices and COVID-19 Testing Clinic Closures for Veterans Day
November 8 – DHD#10 Recognizes National Diabetes Month
2022 – October
October 28 – COVID-19 Testing Clinic Schedule
October 21 – COVID-19 and Flu Clinic Schedule
October 19 – Pfizer COVID-19 Bivalent Booster for Ages 5 and Up Now Available at All DHD#10 Offices
October 18 – DHD#10 Supports National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 17 – DHD#10 Celebrates National Health Education Week
October 14 – DHD#10 Recognizes Global Handwashing Day
October 14 – COVID-19 and Flu Clinic Schedule
October 11 – Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Mason County Fairgrounds
October 7 – COVID-19 and Flu Clinic Schedule
2022 – September
September 30 – COVID-19 and Flu Clinic Schedule
September 29 – Hazardous Waste Disposal for Lake County Residents
September 29 – District Health Department #10 Recognizes World Heart Day
September 28 – DHD#10 COVID-19 Testing Clinic Closure in Kalkaska
September 27 – District Health Department #10 Seeking Donations for Winter Coat Drive
September 23 – COVID-19 and Flu Clinic Schedule
September 15 – COVID-19 and Flu Clinic Schedule
September 8 – DHD#10 Announces Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Availability
September 7 – Algae Bloom Detected on Bass Lake in Mason County
September 1 – Algae Bloom Detected on Hardy Dam Pond in Newaygo County
September 1 – DHD#10 Announces Offices and COVID-19 Testing Clinic Closures
2022 – August
August 30 – Algae Bloom Detected on Hess Lake in Newaygo County
August 30 – Pregnancy and Marijuana Do Not Mix
August 26 – DHD#10 Announces New COVID-19 Testing Clinics, Expansion of Novavax to 12 and Older
August 24 – DHD#10 Hosts Ready, Set, Go! Oceana County School Readiness Clinic
August 19 – DHD#10 Announces Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Residents 18 and Older
August 18 – DHD#10 Announces Limited Availability of Monkeypox Virus Vaccine
August 16 – DHD#10 Hosts Ready, Set, Go! Crawford County Pediatric Health Clinic
August 15 – DHD#10 Announces Change to Kalkaska COVID-19 Testing Clinic
August 10 – DHD#10 Announces Offices and COVID-19 Testing Clinic Closure
2022 – July
July 29 – DHD#10 Highlights World Lung Cancer Awareness Day
July 29 – DHD#10 Celebrates Breastfeeding Awareness
July 27 – DHD#10 and Trinity Health Announce Additional Food Voucher Locations in Oceana County
July 27 – DHD#10 Celebrates World Hepatitis Day
July 26 – DHD#10, Munson Healthcare, and MSU-Extension Wrap Up Prescription for Health Grant Strong
July 20 – DHD#10 Highlights Tips for UV Safety Awareness Month
July 19 – DHD#10 Holds Tall Cop Instruction at Cadillac High School
July 15 – DHD#10 is Raising Awareness About Swimmer’s Itch
July 15 – Michigan PFAS Action Response Team Community Meeting Announcement
July 12 – DHD#10 Announces Prescription for Health Program in Kalkaska County
July 11 – DHD#10 Recognizes Group B Strep Awareness Month
July 8 – DHD#10 Incorrect Listing on Apple Maps
July 8 – DHD#10 Announces New Newaygo COVID-19 Testing Clinic
July 1 – DHD#10 and MDHHS Warn of PFAS in Foam on Bodies of Water
July 1 – DHD#10 Announces Office and COVID-19 Testing Clinic Holiday Closures
2022 – June
June 30 – Modern and Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Children Ages Six Months to Five Years
June 24 – National HIV Testing Day
June 22 – COVID-19 Vaccine Expanded to Children Ages Six Months to Five Years
June 20 – At-Home COVID-19 Test Available in DHD#10 Offices
June 20 – Adolescent Wellness Center Opening at Chippewa Hills Schools
June 16 – DHD#10 and McBain Public Schools Announce Child and Adolescent Wellness Center Opening
June 14 – DHD#10 Highlights Tips and Tricks to Beat The Heat
June 9 – DHD#10 Promotes Family Health and Fitness Day
June 3 – DHD#10 COVID-19 Testing Clinic Closures
June 1 – DHD#10 Recognizes Men’s Health Month
2022 – May
May 31 – Keeping Kids Safe by Locking Up Marijuana
May 31 – Youth Risks of Marijuana Use
May 27 – Summer Food Safety Tips
May 27 – DHD#10 Promotes World No Tobacco Day
May 27 – DHD#10 Announces COVID-19 Testing Clinic Updates and Holiday Closures
May 25 – Michiganders Urged to Take Precautions to Prevent Tick Bites
May 24 – DHD#10 Promotes Virtual Baby Fair
May 23 – DHD#10 Highlights New COVID-19 Recommendations
May 18 – DHD#10 Highlights Importance of Hepatitis Awareness Month
May 12 – DHD#10 Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month
May 6 – DHD#10 Promotes National Women’s Health Week
May 5 – DHD#10 Celebrates Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 3 – DHD#10 Notified of Avian Influenza in Wexford County
2022 – April
April 29 – DHD#10 Reminds Residents to get Tested, Vaccinated, and Boosted
April 28 – DHD#10 Meeting Special Needs Kids Where They Are
April 26 – Adjusted Hours for Some COVID-19 Testing Clinics
April 22 – DHD#10 Encourages Residents to Get Vaccinated During World Immunizations Week
April 22 – DHD#10 Highlights National Infant Immunizations Week
April 21 – Five School Systems Listed as 10 Cents A Meal Grantees for 2021-2022
April 18 – DHD#10 Recognizes April as National Cancer Control/Minority Health Month
April 11 – DHD#10 COVID-19 Testing Clinic Closures
April 8 – DHD#10 Promotes National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Event in Mason County
April 8 – DHD#10 Recognizes STI Awareness Week
April 1 – DHD#10 Celebrates National Public Health Week
2022 – March
March 31 – National Take Down Tobacco Day
March 30 – At-home COVID-19 Tests Available in Lake, Mecosta, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties
March 30 – Second COVID-19 Booster Dose Gets Authorization
March 29 – PFAS Public Meeting
March 18 – Tobacco Free Parks and Beaches
March 11 – DHD#10 Announcing Changes to COVID-19 Updates
March 11 – National Nutrition Month
March 10 – Over 50? Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer
March 09 – March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
March 02 – 65+ First Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Scheduled This Friday
2022 – February
February 24 – COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinics
February 22 – MDHHS and DHD#10 Update Masking Guidance
February 18 – DHD#10 WIC Program Response to FDA and Abbott Nutrition Formula Recall
February 16 – DHD#10 COVID-19 Testing Clinic Closure
February 16 – Oceana Prescription for Health
February 15 – DHD#10 in Final Year of Prescription for Health Grant
February 15 – DHD#10 and Community Partners Distributing Masks
February 10 – MDHHS and DHD#10 COVID-19 Reporting Update
February 10 – Super Bowl Sunday and Food Safety
February 10 – February is National Condom Month: DHD#10 Offers Free Condoms
February 08 – Get Vaccinated Before Spring Break
February 07 – Reduce Your Risk For Cancer During National Cancer Prevention Month
February 03 – MDHHS and DHD#10 Renewing Call to Get Vaccinated
February 02 – DHD#10 Now Distributing KN95 Masks
February 01 – DHD#10 Flu/COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Canceled
February 01 – Take Action to Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease: American Heart Month 2022
2022 – January
January 31 – Bringing Awareness to Cervical Health
January 28 – DHD#10 Flu/COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
January 27 – Guidance For USPS Delivered COVID-19 Tests
January 25 – DHD#10 Clarifies COVID-19 Text Notification
January 20 – First Omicron Cases Detected in Kalkaska, Manistee, and Wexford Counties
January 19 – DHD#10 Residents Can Now Order Free At-home Tests
January 18 – DHD#10 No Longer Performing Contact Tracing
January 14 – At-home COVID-19 Tests Available in Newaygo and Oceana Counties
January 13 – COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Pop-up Clinics
January 13 – DHD#10 Announces Office and Clinic Closures in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 12 – Protect Your Unborn Baby: Make Healthy Choices and Habits During National Birth Defect Prevention Month
January 07 – DHD#10 Announces Clinic Cancellation Due to Weather
January 07 – COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Pop-up Clinics
January 06 – COVID-19 Booster Doses Expanded
January 06 – DHD#10 Announces Clinic Cancellation Due to Weather
January 05 – DHD#10 Announces Clinic Cancellations Due to Weather
January 05 – DHD#10 Requests Pop-up COVID-19 Clinics
January 04 – DHD#10 Reports First Omicron Case in Newaygo County
January 04 – DHD#10 Announces Clinic Closures Due to Weather
2021 – December
December 30 – DHD#10 Moving Forward With CDC Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines
December 30 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Newaygo County
December 29 – DHD#10 announces updated hours of operation for COVID-19 testing clinic in Hart
December 29 – CDC Shortens Isolation and Quarantine Periods
December 28 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Manistee County
December 28 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Lake County
December 23 – DHD#10 Celebrates COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Anniversary
December 23 – DHD#10 Announces Updated Holiday Hours
December 23 – Tis the Season to be Healthy
December 21 – DHD#10 Announces Oceana County COVID-19 Testing Clinic in Hart
December 20 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Crawford County
December 20 – DHD#10 Announces Holiday Hours
December 14 – DHD#10 Announces Pfizer Booster Now Available For Anyone 16+
December 14 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Mason County
December 10 – DHD#10 Launches COVID-19 Calculator
December 10 – DHD#10 Opens COVID-19 Testing Clinic in Ludington
December 09 – Lottery Tickets Are Not Child’s Play: Give Responsibily
December 08 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Wexford County
December 08 – National Influenza Vaccination Week
December 07 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Newaygo County
December 07 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Lake County
December 07 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Manistee County
December 06 – Ongoing COVID-19 Testing Clinics Available in 4 Counties
2021 – November
November 22 – Individuals 18+ Authorized to Receive Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J Booster Doses
November 22 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Crawford County
November 22 – Remove the Risk From Your Home: Participate in Lake County’s Medication and Needle Take Back Event
November 19 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Mason County
November 16 – DHD#10 encourages individuals to quit smoking during Lung Cancer and COPD Awareness Month
November 12 – DHD#10 recognizes the Great American Smokeout
November 10 – DHD#10 Hart Office Seeking Donations for Winter Coat Drive by November 18
November 09 – DHD#10 and Mason County Eastern School District Announce Opening of Wellness Center
November 08 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Mason County
November 04 – West Shore ESD and DHD#10 Hosted Event to Promote the COVID-19 Vaccine
November 03 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Mecosta County
November 03 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Newaygo County
November 03 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Oceana County
November 03 – Children 5-11 Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
November 02 – DHD#10 Launches Secure Texting System for COVID-19 Case Notification and Contact Tracing
November 01 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Manistee County
2021 – October
October 29 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Wexford County
October 29 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Missaukee County
October 29 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Mason County
October 29 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Kalkaska County
October 28 – October is Infant Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
October 25 – DHD#10 Authorized to Give Moderna and J&J Booster Doses
October 25 – DHD#10 Observes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: October 24-30, 2021
October 25 – COVID-19 Testing Clinics in Kalkaska
October 21 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Crawford County
October 21 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Wexford County
October 21 – MiThrive launches 2021 Community Survey
October 21 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Oceana County
October 21 – DHD#10 and Mason County Eastern School District Announce Opening of Wellness Center
October 18 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Mason County
October 18 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Lake County
October 14 – DHD#10 Celebrates Health Educators During National Health Education Week 2021
October 13 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Manistee County
October 13 – Our Future is at Hand: Global Handwashing Day 2021
October 12 – Guidelines For When to Keep Your Kids Home From School or Childcare
October 12 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Oceana County
October 11 – Lake City Wellness Center Hosting Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
October 11 – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 11 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Missaukee County
October 08 – Brush, floss, rinse and repeat! Dental Hygiene Month 2021
October 01 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Missaukee County
October 01 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Newaygo County
2021 – September
September 29 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Oceana County
September 29 – DHD#10 encourages community members to quit tobacco on World Heart Day
September 27 – Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Dose Now Approved For Some; Moderna & J&J Not Currently Approved
September 27 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Manistee County
September 27 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Mason County
September 22 – Do your part to protect millions of hearts
September 21 – DHD#10 Advises on Approval for COVID-19 Boosters and Appropriate Testing Sites
September 17 – DHD#10 and Morely Stanwood Community Schools Hosting COVID-19 Testing/Vaccination Clinic
September 13 – September is National Recovery Month
September 09 – Oceana LEADS hosts ‘Ride For Recovery’ event
September 07 – DHD#10 reminds residents Marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding not recommended
September 03 – DHD#10 Provides Statement on Mask Mandates in K-12 Schools Within Jurisdiction
September 02 – DHD@10 Experiencing Website Issues
September 01 – National Preparedness Month 2021
2021 – August
August 26 – DHD#10 reports significant increase in COVID-19 cases
August 26 – DHD#10 WIC Program Receives Gold Level Breastfeeding Award of Excellence from the USDA
August 24 – Algae Bloom Detected on Hardy Dam Pond in Newaygo County
August 23 – FDA announces approval of first COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 16 years and older
August 18 – Prioritizing Women’s Health: Take Advantage of and Receive Free Cancer and Health Screenings
August 17 – DHD#10 Offering Third Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Doses for Some Immunocompromised
August 09 – National Breastfeeding Month 2021
2021 – July
July 28 – CDC Recommending Masking in High-Risk Counties as Delta Variant Cases Increasing
July 28 – DHD#10 encourages use of lock boxes for safe marijuana storage
July 26 – DHD#10 urges individuals to seek protection against viral hepatitis
July 20 – DHD#10 recognizes July as Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Appreciation Month
July 19 – Delta Variant of COVID-19 Identified in Crawford County
July 15 – DHD#10 invites you to take control of your heart health
July 13 – Lake County Prescription Drug and Needle Take Back, and COVID-19 Vaccine Event
July 12 – Increased HIV Diagnoses in Kalkaska County
July 12 – DHD#10 to launch educational campaign on risks associated with youth marijuana use
July 09 – Algae Bloom Detected on Hess Lake in Newaygo County
July 01 – DHD#10 Transitioning COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics into Regular Immunization Clinic Schedules
2021 – June
June 26 – DHD#10 reminds residents about sun safety during UV Safety Awareness Month
June 25 – DHD#10 supports National HIV Testing Day and offers free condoms
June 16 – DHD#10 Reports Findings from COVID-19 Vaccine Survey
June 16 – Prioritizing Men’s Health during COVID-19
June 03 – DHD#10 Reaches Milestone of Administering Over 100,000 COVID-19 Vaccines
June 03 – DHD#10 Shares Precautions for Tick Season
June 01 – DHD#10 Hosting Numerous Off-Site COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
June 01 – DHD#10 encourages individuals to be wary of Hepatitis A while traveling this summer
2021 – May
May 26 – World No Tobacco Day- May 31
May 25 – DHD#10 Hosting Numerous Off-Site COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
May 13 – DHD#10 Begins Administering Pfizer Vaccine to 12-15 Year Olds
May 11 – MDHHS to Re-Test Wells Near Camp Grayling for PFAS
May 07 – DHD#10 Launches Community Survey on COVID-19 Vaccine
May 05 – DHD#10 Accepting Walk-Ins at First-Dose Clinics on Tuesdays
May 04 – Prioritizing women’s health during COVID-19
2021 – April
April 28 – DHD#10 urges residents to stay up to date on vaccinations during World Immunization Week
April 26 – J&J Vaccine Resumes at DHD#10
April 26 – DHD#10 and Double JJ Resort Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
April 20 – DHD#10, LRBOI, Munson Host Vaccine Clinic at Little River Casino
April 19 – DHD#10 Deploys New Software for COVID Case Investigation
April 19 – Free face masks and face shields available at DHD#10 offices
April 16 – DHD#10 provides clarification on COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines
April 13 – Use of Johnson and Johnson vaccine paused at DHD#10
April 13 – DHD#10 sees COVID-19 cases spike
April 07 – DHD#10 Adds J&J and Second Dose Waitlists; 16+ Can Schedule Online
April 07 – Quarantine Guidance Back to 14 Days
April 05 – National Public Health Week
April 05 – DHD#10 Changing to Weekly COVID-19 Update
2021 – March
March 30 – Youth marijuana use: What adults need know about impacts of marijuana on teen health
March 26 – COVID-19 B.1.1.7 Variant Confirmed in Four DHD#10 Counties
March 24 – Wexford County Seeing Increase in COVID-19 Cases
March 23 – All DHD#10 Offices Opening
March 17 – COVID-19 B.1.1.7 Variant Detected in Wexford County Resident
March 12 – DHD#10 Reminds Positive COVID-19 Cases to Isolate and Notify Close Contacts
March 11 – DHD#10 Hosting Mass COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week
March 09 – March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
March 04 – Beware of COVID Vaccine Scams
March 04 – DHD#10 Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
March 02 – Food Processing and Farm Workers Added to Phase 1B for COVID-19 Vaccine
2021 – February
February 25 – Davis-Williams Wins MPHA Nursing Section Award
February 22 – DHD#10 Gave 5,638 Vaccines Last Week; Running Total 33,265
February 16 – Personalize Your Plate During National Nutrition Month
February 16 – Newaygo County Friday & Saturday Clinics Moved to One Location Saturday
February 15 – DHD#10 Gave 5,522 COVID-19 Vaccines Last Week; Running Total 27,525
February 11 – February is Children’s Dental Health Month
February 08 – DHD#10 Gave 8,469 COVID-19 Vaccines Last Week, Running Total 21,993
February 08 – Learn Your Heart Age During American Heart Month, Missaukee & Wexford Counties
February 08 – Take Care Of Your Heart With Live Well for Your Heart, Mecosta & Lake Counties
February 05 – Protect Your Heart This February: Quit Smoking
February 04 – DHD#10 COVID Vaccine Clinic Still Scheduled Despite Weather
February 01 – DHD#10 Gave 1,574 Vaccines Last Week; Running Total 13,523
2021 – January
January 26 – DHD#10 Adds Interest Survey Link to Website for Employers of Essential Workers
January 22 – From State Emergency Operations Center – Indoor Dining Reopens Feb 1
January 21 – DHD#10 adds waitlist registration links to website for Phase 1A and 1B
January 18 – Seniors 65+ Can Now Get on Waiting List for COVID-19 Vaccine
January 17 – DHD#10 Vaccine Supply Limited Week of 1/18/2021; Clinics Full
January 16 – DHD#10 Vaccinated 3,165 Thursday & Friday, 7,456 for Week
January 14 – DHD#10 Vaccinated 818 Wednesday, 4,291 for Week
January 13 – DHD#10 Vaccinated 1,740 Tuesday; Adds Vaccine Page to Data Dashboard
January 12 – DHD#10 Vaccinates over 1,700 on Monday
January 10 – Protect Your Home From Radon: DHD#10 Offering Free Radon Testing Kits in January
January 09 – DHD#10 Vaccinates Close to 1400 on Friday
January 06 – DHD#10 COVID Hotline Temporarily Deactivated
January 06 – DHD#10 Continuing Vaccinating Phase 1A; Planning for Phase 1B
January 05 – National Birth Defect Prevention Month
January 04 – Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Manistee County
December 2020
December 29- DHD#10 offering free radon test kits during January’s Radon Action Month
December 27 – MDHHS Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Priority Groups
December 24 – DHD#10 Begins Administering COVID-19 Vaccine
December 22- Tobacco users at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19
December 17 – DHD#10 Encourages Utilizing MI COVID Alert App
December 17 – DHD#10 Announces Holiday Hours
December 16 – DHD#10 Announces Initial COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
December 14- Stay off Santa’s Naughty List this year: Don’t drive impaired
December 9 – DHD#10 Aligning with CDC on Updated Quarantine Guidelines
December 9 – Chronic Medical Conditions Can Make Flu Worse
December 9- Health Experts Urge All Who Can to Get Their Flu Shot
December 4 – DHD#10 Launches Digital COVID-19 Notification and Investigation Survey
December 2- DHD#10 Launches COVID Hotline and Email
December 1 – Drive-Thru COVID-19 and Flu Clinic 12/6 in Ludington
December 1- Residents Warned of Algae Blooms in Lakes
November 2020
November 30- Free drive-thru flu clinic in Wexford County
November 30- Free drive-thru flu clinic in Manistee County
November 24- MDHHS Hosts Free Virtual Baby Fair
November 23- Second COVID-19 Death Reported in Missaukee County
November 23- DHD#10 Releases Statement on Announcing Public Exposure Sites
November 23- DHD#10 Provides Public Health Advisory
November 20 – Second COVID-19 Death Reported in Lake County
November 19- DHD#10 recognizes the Great American Smokeout
November 17 – Drive-Thru Flu Clinic in Oceana County
November 9- Sharps Disposal Program at DHD#10
November 4- Open enrollment for the health insurance marketplace began November 1
November 3- Possible public exposure at Antlers Fireside Grill in Stanwood
November 2- Flu Clinic being offered in Manistee County
October 2020
October 30 – Case surge impacting contact tracing
October 30 – Possible public exposure at Oak Groves Tavern in Irons
October 29- DHD#10 announces second death from COVID-19 in Mason County
October 28 – Possible Exposures at Restaurants in Big Rapids and Newaygo
October 27- DHD#10 announces first death from COVID-19 in Lake County
October 26 – Potential Public Exposure at Amazing Grace Acres Church in Brohman
October 22 – Potential Public Exposure at Applebee’s in Big Rapids
October 22- Stay Safe This Holiday Season
October 21 – COVID-19 Cases Trending Upwards in Most DHD#10 Counties
October 19- October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 16- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announces increased access to the flu vaccine
October 13- Get vaccinated this flu season!
October 12- DHD#10 reports first Mason County COVID-19 death
October 10 – Possible public exposure at Little River Casino in Manistee
October 9 – DHD#10 breaks down MDHHS Emergency Order
October 9- Free medication lock boxes available to Manistee County residents
October 7- Flu Clinic being offered in Wexford County
October 7- Flu Clinic being offered in Oceana County
October 7- Flu Clinic being offered in Newaygo County
October 7- Flu Clinic being offered in Missaukee County
October 7- Flu Clinic being offered in Mecosta County
October 7- Flu Clinic being offered in Mason County
October 7- Flu Clinic being offered in Manistee County
October 7- Flu Clinic being offered in Lake County
October 7- Flu Clinic being offered in Kalkaska County
October 7- Flu Clinic being offered in Crawford County
October 7- Growing support for tobacco-free outdoor recreational areas
October 5 – DHD#10 Responds to Supreme Court Ruling
October 5 – Potential Public Exposure at The Wex in Cadillac
September 2020
September 29 – Potential Public Exposure at Newaygo VFW/AMVETS
September 29 – Second Newaygo County COVID-19 Death
September 25- U.S. adult obesity rates reach 42 percent
September 24- Women’s Health & Fitness Day: September 30th
September 21- DHD#10 reports possible public exposure at Painted Lady Saloon in Manistee
September 21- Use heart to beat Cardiovascular Disease
September 17- National Childhood Obesity Month
September 16- DHD#10 notified of Leafree Instant Hand Sanitizer-Aloe Vera product recall
September 15- Aerial Treatment Planned to Combat EEE in Mecosta and Newaygo Counties
September 15- MDHHS to report COVID-19 School Outbreak Information
September 15- Healthy Aging Month: Celebrating life and the positive aspects of growing older
September 14- DHD#10 reports possible public exposure at El Burrito Loco in Big Rapids
September 11- EEE Activity in DHD#10 Jurisdiction
September 10- Second COVID-19 Manistee County death confirmed
September 9- National Preparedness Month
September 3- DHD#10 reports possible public exposure at Village Cafe in Pentwater
September 3- First COVID-19 Newaygo County death confirmed
September 2- DHD#10 reports three possible public exposures at Little River Casino Resort in Manistee
September 2- MDHHS increasing community access to COVID-19 through Neighborhood Testing Sites
September 1- MDHHS and EMS launch ‘Naloxone Leave Behind Program’
August 2020
August 29- Public Health Advisory Lifted for 1st Street Beach, Manistee County
August 28- Public Health Advisory: 1st Street Beach, Manistee County
August 27- EEE detected in Newaygo County horse
August 24- DHD#10 launches COVID-19 County Profiles
August 21- DHD#10 provides clarification on how to file complaints relating to COVID-19
August 21- Free masks available to general public through MI Mask Aid
August 20 – Potential Exposure Site at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville
August 20- ‘Support changes Everything’ Breastfeeding Awareness Month
August 18- First COVID-19 Manistee County death confirmed
August 18 – Potential Public Exposure at Tullymore Golf Resort in Stanwood, Mecosta County
August 17- Residents reminded to stay safe in the sun
August 13- Breastfeeding Awareness Month
August 10- DHD#10 reports public exposure site at restaurant in Irons, Lake County
August 7 – Free Community Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing in Newaygo and Baldwin
August 1- Governor rescinds and amends executive orders
July 2020
July 31- Potential COVID-19 Public Exposure at Merritt Speedway
July 21 – Potential COVID-19 Public Exposure at Manistee Restaurant
July 20- Free drive-through community COVID-19 testing clinic in Kalkaska and Grayling
July 20- DHD#10 School and Community Oral Health Services Program receives grant from Delta Dental Foundation
July 17 – Oceana County Survey on Masks
July 17- DHD#10 urges residents to not delay seeking emergency medical care
July 15 – Potential COVID-19 Public Exposure at Manistee Retailer
July 15- DHD#10 warns of serious health effects associated with Methanol-based hand sanitizers
July 14- Free drive through COVID-19 community testing clinic in Hart
July 10- Governor Whitmer signs executive order requiring use of face coverings in crowded outdoor spaces
July 10- MDHHS to re-test wells near Camp Grayling for PFAS
July 7- DHD#10 identifies possible COVID-19 public exposure site in Oceana County
July 7- Free drive-through COVID-19 community testing clinic in Ludington
July 3- DHD#10 reminds residents to stay safe in advance of holiday weekend
July 2- Free drive-through COVID-19 community testing clinic in Big Rapids
June 2020
June 26 – National HIV Testing Day and Free Condom Distribution Program Launched
June 26 – Oceana and Newaygo County Town Hall on Increased COVID-19 Cases
June 25 – Free drive-through community testing clinic in Cadillac
June 24- Reminder on free drive-through community testing clinic in Manistee this Thursday and Friday
June 23- DHD#10 beginning to reopen service- some by appointment only
June 22- COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Oceana County
June 19- Free drive-through community testing clinic for COVID-19 in Manistee
June 17- Introducing ‘The Tick App’
June 15- A call for Michiganders to complete the State Health Assessment Survey
June 15- Grayling Elementary School Earns Silver School Wellness Award
June 12- DHD#10 provides guidance on wearing gloves during COVID-19
June 11- Family Health & Fitness Day
June 10- Updated Public Health Advisory for travelers and visitors to Northern Michigan
June 10- Free drive-through community testing for COVID-19 this weekend in White Cloud
June 10- First West Nile Virus activity of 2020 detected in Michigan
June 9- Men’s Health Month
June 7- The importance of contact tracing in stopping COVID-19
June 5- World Food Safety Day
June 4- Governor lifts ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Executive Order
May 2020
May 30- Spike in COVID-19 cases due to individuals not following guidelines to prevent spread
May 28- World No Tobacco Day
May 22- Assistance now available for businesses needing personal protective equipment
May 20- Stay Safe this Memorial Weekend
May 19- Governor Whitmer to reopen sectors in Upper Peninsula and Traverse City Area
May 18- Michigan Attorney General Issues Consumer Alert for National Lifeline Programs
May 13- Second COVID-19 Oceana County death confirmed
May 12- The Benefits of Tobacco-Free Parks
May 8 – Governor Whitmer introduces six phases to ‘MI Safe Start Plan’
May 4- Second COVID-19 Mecosta County death confirmed
May 2- Do not delay seeking emergency medical care
May 1- DHD#10 provides guidance on wearing face coverings during COVID-19
April 2020
April 30- Secure your meds: A call for Americans to keep their prescription medications safe
April 28- Problem Gambling: The Silent Killer
April 27- Second Wexford County COVID-19 death confirmed
April 27- DHD#10 introduces COVID-19 Data Dashboard on website
April 27- DHD#10 recognizes sexually transmitted diseases awareness month
April 24- Governor extends ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ executive order through May 15
April 24- Spring has sprung and so has tick season
April 23- DHD#10 reports a cluster of COVID-19 cases at agricultural farms in Missaukee County
April 23- National Infant Immunization Week
April 21- Two Crawford County long-term facilities report cluster of COVID-19 cases
April 17- Second COVID-19 Crawford County death confirmed
April 15- Second positive COVID-19 case confirmed in Missaukee County
April 13- Second positive COVID-19 case confirmed in Lake County
April 13- Kids meals program available during COVID-19
April 11- A Thank You to Public Health
April 11- First positive COVID-19 case reported in Lake County
April 11- First COVID-19 Wexford County death confirmed
April 10- Senior meals program available during COVID-19
April 10- Governor extends ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ executive order
April 9- Upcoming Easter Festivities and COVID-19
April 7- First COVID-19 Crawford County death confirmed
April 7- First positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Mason County
April 6- Mental Health and Coping during COVID-19
April 6- First COVID-19 Oceana County death confirmed
April 4- DHD#10 announces a second Kalkaska County resident has died from COVID-19
April 3- Second positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Manistee County
March 2020
March 31- Public Health Advisory
March 31- DHD#10 continues to warn of scams relating to COVID-19
March 30- Second positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Mecosta County
March 30- First COVID-19 Kalkaska County Death Confirmed
March 29- Second positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Wexford County
March 28- Second positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Oceana County
March 27- First COVID-19 Missaukee County death confirmed
March 27- Navigation assistance available for accessing community resources
March 26- First positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Crawford County
March 26- First positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Oceana County
March 26- First positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Missaukee County
March 26- First COVID-19 Mecosta County death confirmed
March 25- First positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Mecosta County
March 25- Second positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Kalkaska County
March 24- Second positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Newaygo County
March 23- First positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Manistee County
March 23- First positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Kalkaska County
March 23- First positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Newaygo County
March 23- Governor declares ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ executive order
March 23- 2020 United States Census is now open
March 20- First positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in DHD#10 jurisdiction
March 19 – DHD#10 Offices Closing
March 18- DHD#10 warns of scams relating to COVID-19
March 17- DHD#10 ‘Eats Right, Bite by Bite’ National Nutrition Month 2020
March 15 – DHD#10 COVID-19 Update
March 13- Health Department responds to state-wide K-12 school closures due to Coronavirus
March 11 – Michigan has two cases of Coronavirus
March 9 – The Health and Legal Consequences of Vaping
March 2 – Prepare For, but Don’t Panic Over Coronavirus
February 2020
February 20- Big Rapids Elementary Students “CATCH” Healthier Lifestyles
February 17- Go Red for Women
February 12- Take Action Against Heart Disease
February 10- Coronavirus Update
February 10- February is Children’s Dental Health Month
February 7- District Health Department #10 Receives Prescription for Health Grant
February 6- Dental Health/Hygiene Poster Contest for Oceana County K-12 Students
February 3- Water Sample Shipping Notice
January 2020
January 27-Results of three Michigan 2019 Novel Coronavirus specimens are negative
January 23 – District Health Department #10 Phone Numbers Spoofed
2022 - August
August 18 - DHD#10 Announces Limited Availability of Monkeypox Virus Vaccine
August 18 - DHD#10 Hosts Ready, Set, Go! Crawford County Pediatric Health Clinic
August 18 - DHD#10 Announces Change to Kalkaska COVID-19 Testing Clinic
August 11 - DHD#10 Announces Offices and COVID-19 Testing Clinic Closure
2022 - July
July 29 - DHD#10 Celebrates Breastfeeding Awareness
July 27 - DHD#10 and Trinity Health Announce Additional Food Voucher Locations in Oceana County
July 27 - DHD#10 Celebrates World Hepatitis Day
July 26 - DHD#10, Munson Healthcare, and MSU-Extension Wrap Up Prescription for Health Grant Strong
2022 - March
March 11 - DHD#10 Announcing Changes to COVID-19 Updates
March 11 - National Nutrition Month
March 10 - Over 50? Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer
March 09 - March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
March 02 - 65+ First Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Scheduled This Friday
2022 - February
February 24 - COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinics
February 22 - MDHHS and DHD#10 Update Masking Guidance
February 18 - DHD#10 WIC Program Response to FDA and Abbott Nutrition Formula Recall
February 16 - DHD#10 COVID-19 Testing Clinic Closure
February 16 - Oceana Prescription for Health
February 15 - DHD#10 in Final Year of Prescription for Health Grant
February 15 - DHD#10 and Community Partners Distributing Masks
February 10 - MDHHS and DHD#10 COVID-19 Reporting Update
February 10 - Super Bowl Sunday and Food Safety
February 10 - February is National Condom Month: DHD#10 Offers Free Condoms
February 08 - Get Vaccinated Before Spring Break
February 07 - Reduce Your Risk For Cancer During National Cancer Prevention Month
February 03 - MDHHS and DHD#10 Renewing Call to Get Vaccinated
February 02 - DHD#10 Now Distributing KN95 Masks
February 01 - DHD#10 Flu/COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Canceled
February 01 - Take Action to Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease: American Heart Month 2022
2022 - January
January 31 - Bringing Awareness to Cervical Health
January 28 - DHD#10 Flu/COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
January 27 - Guidance For USPS Delivered COVID-19 Tests
January 25 - DHD#10 Clarifies COVID-19 Text Notification
January 20 - First Omicron Cases Detected in Kalkaska, Manistee, and Wexford Counties
January 19 - DHD#10 Residents Can Now Order Free At-home Tests
January 18 - DHD#10 No Longer Performing Contact Tracing
January 14 - At-home COVID-19 Tests Available in Newaygo and Oceana Counties
January 13 - COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Pop-up Clinics
January 13 - DHD#10 Announces Office and Clinic Closures in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 12 - Protect Your Unborn Baby: Make Healthy Choices and Habits During National Birth Defect Prevention Month
January 07 - DHD#10 Announces Clinic Cancellation Due to Weather
January 07 - COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Pop-up Clinics
January 06 - COVID-19 Booster Doses Expanded
January 06 - DHD#10 Announces Clinic Cancellation Due to Weather
January 05 - DHD#10 Announces Clinic Cancellations Due to Weather
January 05 - DHD#10 Requests Pop-up COVID-19 Clinics
January 04 - DHD#10 Reports First Omicron Case in Newaygo County
January 04 - DHD#10 Announces Clinic Closures Due to Weather
2021 - December
December 30 - DHD#10 Moving Forward With CDC Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines
December 30 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Newaygo County
December 29 - DHD#10 announces updated hours of operation for COVID-19 testing clinic in Hart
December 29 - CDC Shortens Isolation and Quarantine Periods
December 28 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Manistee County
December 28 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Lake County
December 23 - DHD#10 Celebrates COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Anniversary
December 23 - DHD#10 Announces Updated Holiday Hours
December 23 - Tis the Season to be Healthy
December 21 - DHD#10 Announces Oceana County COVID-19 Testing Clinic in Hart
December 20 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Crawford County
December 20 - DHD#10 Announces Holiday Hours
December 14 - DHD#10 Announces Pfizer Booster Now Available For Anyone 16+
December 14 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Mason County
December 10 - DHD#10 Launches COVID-19 Calculator
December 10 - DHD#10 Opens COVID-19 Testing Clinic in Ludington
December 09 - Lottery Tickets Are Not Child’s Play: Give Responsibily
December 08 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Wexford County
December 08 - National Influenza Vaccination Week
December 07 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Newaygo County
December 07 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Lake County
December 07 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Manistee County
December 06 - Ongoing COVID-19 Testing Clinics Available in 4 Counties
2021 - November
November 22 - Individuals 18+ Authorized to Receive Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J Booster Doses
November 22 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Crawford County
November 22 - Remove the Risk From Your Home: Participate in Lake County’s Medication and Needle Take Back Event
November 19 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Mason County
November 16 - DHD#10 encourages individuals to quit smoking during Lung Cancer and COPD Awareness Month
November 12 - DHD#10 recognizes the Great American Smokeout
November 10 - DHD#10 Hart Office Seeking Donations for Winter Coat Drive by November 18
November 09 - DHD#10 and Mason County Eastern School District Announce Opening of Wellness Center
November 08 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Mason County
November 04 - West Shore ESD and DHD#10 Hosted Event to Promote the COVID-19 Vaccine
November 03 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Mecosta County
November 03 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Newaygo County
November 03 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Oceana County
November 03 - Children 5-11 Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
November 02 - DHD#10 Launches Secure Texting System for COVID-19 Case Notification and Contact Tracing
November 01 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Manistee County
2021 - October
October 29 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Wexford County
October 29 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Missaukee County
October 29 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Mason County
October 29 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Kalkaska County
October 28 - October is Infant Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
October 25 - DHD#10 Authorized to Give Moderna and J&J Booster Doses
October 25 - DHD#10 Observes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: October 24-30, 2021
October 25 - COVID-19 Testing Clinics in Kalkaska
October 21 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Crawford County
October 21 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Wexford County
October 21 - MiThrive launches 2021 Community Survey
October 21 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Oceana County
October 21 - DHD#10 and Mason County Eastern School District Announce Opening of Wellness Center
October 18 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Mason County
October 18 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Lake County
October 14 - DHD#10 Celebrates Health Educators During National Health Education Week 2021
October 13 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Manistee County
October 13 - Our Future is at Hand: Global Handwashing Day 2021
October 12 - Guidelines For When to Keep Your Kids Home From School or Childcare
October 12 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Oceana County
October 11 - Lake City Wellness Center Hosting Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
October 11 - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 11 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinic in Missaukee County
October 08 - Brush, floss, rinse and repeat! Dental Hygiene Month 2021
October 01 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Missaukee County
October 01 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Newaygo County
2021 - September
September 29 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Oceana County
September 29 - DHD#10 encourages community members to quit tobacco on World Heart Day
September 27 - Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Dose Now Approved For Some; Moderna & J&J Not Currently Approved
September 27 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Manistee County
September 27 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Mason County
September 22 - Do your part to protect millions of hearts
September 21 - DHD#10 Advises on Approval for COVID-19 Boosters and Appropriate Testing Sites
September 17 - DHD#10 and Morely Stanwood Community Schools Hosting COVID-19 Testing/Vaccination Clinic
September 13 - September is National Recovery Month
September 09 - Oceana LEADS hosts ‘Ride For Recovery’ event
September 07 - DHD#10 reminds residents Marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding not recommended
September 03 - DHD#10 Provides Statement on Mask Mandates in K-12 Schools Within Jurisdiction
September 02 - DHD@10 Experiencing Website Issues
September 01 - National Preparedness Month 2021
2021 - August
August 26 - DHD#10 reports significant increase in COVID-19 cases
August 26 - DHD#10 WIC Program Receives Gold Level Breastfeeding Award of Excellence from the USDA
August 24 - Algae Bloom Detected on Hardy Dam Pond in Newaygo County
August 23 - FDA announces approval of first COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 16 years and older
August 18 - Prioritizing Women’s Health: Take Advantage of and Receive Free Cancer and Health Screenings
August 17 - DHD#10 Offering Third Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Doses for Some Immunocompromised
August 09 - National Breastfeeding Month 2021
2021 - July
July 28 - CDC Recommending Masking in High-Risk Counties as Delta Variant Cases Increasing
July 28 - DHD#10 encourages use of lock boxes for safe marijuana storage
July 26 - DHD#10 urges individuals to seek protection against viral hepatitis
July 20 - DHD#10 recognizes July as Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Appreciation Month
July 19 - Delta Variant of COVID-19 Identified in Crawford County
July 15 - DHD#10 invites you to take control of your heart health
July 13 - Lake County Prescription Drug and Needle Take Back, and COVID-19 Vaccine Event
July 12 - Increased HIV Diagnoses in Kalkaska County
July 12 - DHD#10 to launch educational campaign on risks associated with youth marijuana use
July 09 - Algae Bloom Detected on Hess Lake in Newaygo County
July 01 - DHD#10 Transitioning COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics into Regular Immunization Clinic Schedules
2021 - June
June 26 - DHD#10 reminds residents about sun safety during UV Safety Awareness Month
June 25 - DHD#10 supports National HIV Testing Day and offers free condoms
June 16 - DHD#10 Reports Findings from COVID-19 Vaccine Survey
June 16 - Prioritizing Men’s Health during COVID-19
June 03 - DHD#10 Reaches Milestone of Administering Over 100,000 COVID-19 Vaccines
June 03 - DHD#10 Shares Precautions for Tick Season
June 01 - DHD#10 Hosting Numerous Off-Site COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
June 01 - DHD#10 encourages individuals to be wary of Hepatitis A while traveling this summer
2021 - May
May 26 - World No Tobacco Day- May 31
May 25 - DHD#10 Hosting Numerous Off-Site COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
May 13 - DHD#10 Begins Administering Pfizer Vaccine to 12-15 Year Olds
May 11 - MDHHS to Re-Test Wells Near Camp Grayling for PFAS
May 07 - DHD#10 Launches Community Survey on COVID-19 Vaccine
May 05 - DHD#10 Accepting Walk-Ins at First-Dose Clinics on Tuesdays
May 04 - Prioritizing women’s health during COVID-19
2021 - April
April 28 - DHD#10 urges residents to stay up to date on vaccinations during World Immunization Week
April 26 - J&J Vaccine Resumes at DHD#10
April 26 - DHD#10 and Double JJ Resort Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
April 20 - DHD#10, LRBOI, Munson Host Vaccine Clinic at Little River Casino
April 19 - DHD#10 Deploys New Software for COVID Case Investigation
April 19 - Free face masks and face shields available at DHD#10 offices
April 16 - DHD#10 provides clarification on COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines
April 13 - Use of Johnson and Johnson vaccine paused at DHD#10
April 13 - DHD#10 sees COVID-19 cases spike
April 07 - DHD#10 Adds J&J and Second Dose Waitlists; 16+ Can Schedule Online
April 07 - Quarantine Guidance Back to 14 Days
April 05 - National Public Health Week
April 05 - DHD#10 Changing to Weekly COVID-19 Update
2021 - March
March 30 - Youth marijuana use: What adults need know about impacts of marijuana on teen health
March 26 - COVID-19 B.1.1.7 Variant Confirmed in Four DHD#10 Counties
March 24 - Wexford County Seeing Increase in COVID-19 Cases
March 23 - All DHD#10 Offices Opening
March 17 - COVID-19 B.1.1.7 Variant Detected in Wexford County Resident
March 12 - DHD#10 Reminds Positive COVID-19 Cases to Isolate and Notify Close Contacts
March 11 - DHD#10 Hosting Mass COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week
March 09 - March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
March 04 - Beware of COVID Vaccine Scams
March 04 - DHD#10 Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
March 02 - Food Processing and Farm Workers Added to Phase 1B for COVID-19 Vaccine
2021 - February
February 25 - Davis-Williams Wins MPHA Nursing Section Award
February 22 - DHD#10 Gave 5,638 Vaccines Last Week; Running Total 33,265
February 16 - Personalize Your Plate During National Nutrition Month
February 16 - Newaygo County Friday & Saturday Clinics Moved to One Location Saturday
February 15 - DHD#10 Gave 5,522 COVID-19 Vaccines Last Week; Running Total 27,525
February 11 - February is Children’s Dental Health Month
February 08 - DHD#10 Gave 8,469 COVID-19 Vaccines Last Week, Running Total 21,993
February 08 - Learn Your Heart Age During American Heart Month, Missaukee & Wexford Counties
February 08 - Take Care Of Your Heart With Live Well for Your Heart, Mecosta & Lake Counties
February 05 - Protect Your Heart This February: Quit Smoking
February 04 - DHD#10 COVID Vaccine Clinic Still Scheduled Despite Weather
February 01 - DHD#10 Gave 1,574 Vaccines Last Week; Running Total 13,523
2021 - January
January 26 - DHD#10 Adds Interest Survey Link to Website for Employers of Essential Workers
January 22 - From State Emergency Operations Center – Indoor Dining Reopens Feb 1
January 21 - DHD#10 adds waitlist registration links to website for Phase 1A and 1B
January 18 - Seniors 65+ Can Now Get on Waiting List for COVID-19 Vaccine
January 17 - DHD#10 Vaccine Supply Limited Week of 1/18/2021; Clinics Full
January 16 - DHD#10 Vaccinated 3,165 Thursday & Friday, 7,456 for Week
January 14 - DHD#10 Vaccinated 818 Wednesday, 4,291 for Week
January 13 - DHD#10 Vaccinated 1,740 Tuesday; Adds Vaccine Page to Data Dashboard
January 12 - DHD#10 Vaccinates over 1,700 on Monday
January 10 - Protect Your Home From Radon: DHD#10 Offering Free Radon Testing Kits in January
January 09 - DHD#10 Vaccinates Close to 1400 on Friday
January 06 - DHD#10 COVID Hotline Temporarily Deactivated
January 06 - DHD#10 Continuing Vaccinating Phase 1A; Planning for Phase 1B
January 05 - National Birth Defect Prevention Month
January 04 - Time for Flu Shots, DHD#10 Offering Flu Clinics in Manistee County