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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 28 – DHD#10 URGES PUBLIC TO AVOID WATER CONTACT IN BACKWATERS OF WHITE RIVER IN WHITE CLOUD, NEWAYGO COUNTY

June 27 – DHD#10 LIFTS WATER CONTACT ADVISORIES AT BAR LAKE OUTLET BEACH, FIRST STREET BEACH, AND IRMA SUNDLING BEACH IN MANISTEE COUNTY

June 26 – DHD#10 URGES PUBLIC TO AVOID WATER CONTACT AT BAR LAKE OUTLET BEACH, FIRST STREET BEACH, AND IRMA SUNDLING BEACH IN MANISTEE 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