
DHD2 plans furloughs in event of government shutdown
The board of directors for District Health Department No. 2 gathered in Hale Sept. 22 and approved health officer Denise Bryan’s performance evaluation and salary, after two closed sessions.

The board of directors for District Health Department No. 2 gathered in Hale Sept. 22 and approved health officer Denise Bryan’s performance evaluation and salary, after two closed sessions.

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August signals the return of routine: school bells ringing, fall sports gearing up, and families settling back in after summer adventures. But for hospitals across Michigan, there’s no such thing as a break – the need for blood is constant year-round.

As the new school year approaches, local health department are reminding parents about the immunization requirements for school. If your child is entering early childcare, starting kindergarten, entering seventh grade, or changing school districts, it’s important to know what vaccinations are needed.

August signals the return of routine: school bells ringing, fall sports gearing up, and families settling back in after summer adventures. But for hospitals across Michigan, there’s no such thing as a break – the need for blood is constant year-round.

As Michigan swelters in the ongoing heat wave, Consumers Energy is encouraging customers to take meaningful steps to stay safe and save money

Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a community blood drive Tuesday, July 1.

District Health Department No. 2 (DHD2) has confirmed six cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in Oscoda County.

MDHHS confirmed an adult case of measles in Oakland County, marking Michigan’s first case this year

MDHHS and Oakland County Health Division have announced the first confirmed case of measles in Michigan this year and the first case since July 2024, in Oakland County.