During the summer months when people are out and about more frequently and attending events like carnivals and festivals, it is important to remember to wash your hands and take…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | June 4, 2021
June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, a day to get the facts, get tested, and get involved! Around 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV,…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | June 3, 2021
Michigan in the spring and summer is the perfect place for outdoor fun and adventure; however, it is also a haven for ticks that can cause Lyme disease. According to…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | June 2, 2021
June 1 Kicks Off Men’s Health Month Father’s Day is quickly approaching and now is the perfect time to encourage the men in your life to take care of themselves….
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | June 1, 2021
What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than by spending some time in the great outdoors? Our local parks and recreation organizations play such an important role in…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | June 1, 2021
Ashley Andersen Ashlie Baker Nina Bolles Ashlee Bosscher Lisa Briggs Julie Burger Gretchen Cooper Suzanne Cressell George Davis-Williams Bethanie Dean Tawnya Ebels Tina Edmonds Becky Fink Jody French-Sroka Jessica Fultz…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | May 1, 2021
Practicing hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent infections and illnesses like COVID-19. Cleaning your hands is the single most important way to protect yourself and your…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | April 28, 2021
May is Mental Health Month. Mental health is an integral component to overall health and well-being. Everyone faces challenges in life that can have an impact on their mental health….
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | April 27, 2021
Immunization saves millions of lives and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most successful and cost-effective health interventions. Yet, there are more than 19 million unvaccinated or…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | April 1, 2021
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): There are 20 million new STD cases in the U.S. every year The medical costs for these new cases are…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | April 1, 2021