Letter: Support public health workers and volunteers
"If you are served by a public health worker or organization, take the time to thank them."
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Late summer blood drives
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.
Add this to your back-to-school checklist
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.
Late summer blood drives
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.
Stay safe, save money & energy during extreme heat
As Michigan swelters in the ongoing heat wave, Consumers Energy is encouraging customers to take meaningful steps to stay safe and save money
Give the gift of life & get a $25 gift card
Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a community blood drive Tuesday, July 1.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases in Oscoda County
District Health Department No. 2 (DHD2) has confirmed six cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in Oscoda County.
Understanding measles: prevention, symptoms and vaccination
MDHHS confirmed an adult case of measles in Oakland County, marking Michigan’s first case this year
MDHHS: First measles case in the state confirmed in Oakland County
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.
Heed the warning of the first U.S. death from measles in a decade
The outsized attention to the unvaccinated child’s death is merited by the context: It is the first U.S. fatality in 10 years