Children’s Dental Health Month brings up the many things parents and caregivers need to know about caring for kid’s teeth. From accidents to preventing cavities, learn how to maintain a…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | February 5, 2018
February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | February 5, 2018
In Michigan, Governor Rick Snyder officially proclaimed January 2018 as Radon Action Month. What in the world is Radon? Radon is a tasteless, odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that occurs naturally…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | January 3, 2018
According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC), cervical cancer is a disease that affects approximate 13,000 women each year in the United States. Did you know that it is actually…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | January 2, 2018
Are you struggling to put food on the table to feed your family? WIC may be able to help! WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children and is a nutritional…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | January 2, 2018
Having a baby can be one of the most beautiful and important experiences of your life. Not planning for one can have some unintended consequences. Through our Family Planning division,…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | January 2, 2018
If you are pregnant or planning on having a baby soon, there are things you can do to give your baby the best chance for a healthy life. The best…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | January 2, 2018
December 1 is World AIDS Day, a day for the world to unite and continue fighting against HIV and AIDS. It is a time to show support for those living…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | December 1, 2017
The flu doesn’t take the holiday off. This is the time of year when family and friends gather to celebrate, and often spread germs while doing it. FLU FACTS: The…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | December 1, 2017
The open enrollment window for the Health Insurance Marketplace is only six weeks long this year. From November 1, 2017 through December 15, 2017, individuals can enroll in a plan…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | November 3, 2017