October 21 through 27. 2018 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.  The theme for this year’s campaign is “Lead Free Kids for a Healthy Future” with the goal of raising awareness to reduce… Read More

The World Health Organization defines sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or… Read More

  On Monday, September 17, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – in conjunction with federal, state and local government and private sector partners – will kick off its fifth annual… Read More

When we think about World Breastfeeding Week, it’s easy to think big- thinking about moms in Europe or Africa. Breastfeeding: it’s one of the most natural and intimate of ALL… Read More

In Michigan, we are lucky to be surrounded by lots of local produce during summer months. Here are a few tips to help make sure you have plenty of fruits… Read More

What is HPV? HPV stands for human papilloma virus. HPVs are a group of more than 150 related viruses. Each HPV virus in the group is given a number, and… Read More

Michigan summers are full of sun and fun, but also a few extra critters and crawlers. Ticks According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is… Read More

June 27 is National HIV Testing Day! Around 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV, and one in eight people don’t know they have it. Nearly… Read More

Men’s Health Month Did you know there was a month entirely dedicated to raising awareness for issues impacting the health and wellness of men and boys? June is Men’s Health… Read More

It’s Safe Homes = Safe Families Month Injuries are the leading cause of death in children ages 19 and younger. But most child injuries can be prevented.  Parents and caregivers… Read More