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FDA warns Michigan residents not to eat Diamond Shruumz products after reported illnesses
Read full article: FDA warns Michigan residents not to eat Diamond Shruumz products after reported illnessesThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are urging Michigan residents not to eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars, Infused Cones or Micro Dose and Macro Dose gummies, and instead throw them away.
Warning issued as new drug is linked to overdose deaths in Michigan
Read full article: Warning issued as new drug is linked to overdose deaths in MichiganThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning Michigan residents about medetomidine, which is a new drug that has been identified in overdose deaths across the state.
Tragic start to flu season in Michigan with first pediatric death reported by MDHHS
Read full article: Tragic start to flu season in Michigan with first pediatric death reported by MDHHSThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed the first influenza-associated pediatric death in the state for the 2023-24 flu season.
Michigan has at least 1 of 9 known global cases of new COVID variant BA.2.86
Read full article: Michigan has at least 1 of 9 known global cases of new COVID variant BA.2.86A newer COVID-19 variant that has only been identified in a few countries has made its way to the U.S., and at least one of the few cases was recorded in Michigan.
Michiganders urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as insects test positive for virus
Read full article: Michiganders urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as insects test positive for virusMichiganders are being urged to take precautions against mosquitos bites as the recently collected mosquitos in Saginaw County have tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV) at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Laboratories (MDHHS BOL).
Michigan’s income guidelines for WIC program increases: Here’s who’s eligible
Read full article: Michigan’s income guidelines for WIC program increases: Here’s who’s eligibleAdditional Michigan families may be eligible for assistance after an increase in the income threshold increased to start the month of June.
MDHHS redesigns, expands dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries
Read full article: MDHHS redesigns, expands dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiariesThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has expanded dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries to improve access to dental services.
State steps in after report of sexual assault of 12-year-old inside Wayne County Juvenile Facility
Read full article: State steps in after report of sexual assault of 12-year-old inside Wayne County Juvenile FacilityAfter months of reported problems inside Wayne County’s Juvenile Detention Facility, the state is now intervening after the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old boy in custody.
Michigan health department office in Macomb County reopens Thursday after car crashes into building
Read full article: Michigan health department office in Macomb County reopens Thursday after car crashes into buildingA Michigan Department of Health and Human Services office in Macomb County is reopening to the public one week after closing due to a car crashing into its building.
Michigan health department office in Macomb County remains closed after car crashes into building
Read full article: Michigan health department office in Macomb County remains closed after car crashes into buildingA Michigan Department of Health and Human Services office in Macomb County is still closed this week after a vehicle crashed into the building last week.
Michigan health department office in Macomb County closed after car crashes into building
Read full article: Michigan health department office in Macomb County closed after car crashes into buildingA Michigan Department of Health and Human Services building in Macomb County is closed Thursday after a vehicle crashed into the structure Wednesday night.
Michigan health officials: Take caution near livestock after 12 probable cases of parasitic illness
Read full article: Michigan health officials: Take caution near livestock after 12 probable cases of parasitic illnessMichigan health officials are urging residents to be extra careful around livestock after about a dozen probable cases of a parasitic illness.
State working with Michigan providers to help meet behavioral health needs for those in foster care
Read full article: State working with Michigan providers to help meet behavioral health needs for those in foster careThe state of Michigan is working to help meet the behavioral health needs of children in foster care.
Michigan hotline provides support for domestic violence victims, survivors and their loved ones
Read full article: Michigan hotline provides support for domestic violence victims, survivors and their loved onesMichigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week to provide one-on-one crisis support for domestic violence victims, survivors, support people and the professionals who serve them.
New protocols allow Michigan first responders to carry emergency contraception, STI treatments
Read full article: New protocols allow Michigan first responders to carry emergency contraception, STI treatmentsMichigan emergency responders will now have the opportunity to carry emergency contraception and HIV/STI treatments as a part of new protocols when handling sexual assault situations.
How many children in your community have elevated blood lead levels?
Read full article: How many children in your community have elevated blood lead levels?Michigan has made blood lead data for children in the state with elevated blood lead levels (3.5 µg/dL and higher) available online through MiTracking.
Tune in to virtual public forum on hexavalent chromium spill in Huron River this evening
Read full article: Tune in to virtual public forum on hexavalent chromium spill in Huron River this eveningA public forum will be held tonight with officials regarding the August hexavalent chromium spill in the Huron River.
Michigan resident gets swine flu after attending county fair; first case this year
Read full article: Michigan resident gets swine flu after attending county fair; first case this yearA Michigan resident contracted swine flu after coming into contact with swine during a county fair on the state’s west side, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Texas reports first death of person with monkeypox in adult who was ‘severely immunocompromised’
Read full article: Texas reports first death of person with monkeypox in adult who was ‘severely immunocompromised’Texas officials have reported the first death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox in the United States.
E. Coli outbreak could be linked to romaine lettuce at Wendy’s; Michigan has 43 confirmed illnesses
Read full article: E. Coli outbreak could be linked to romaine lettuce at Wendy’s; Michigan has 43 confirmed illnessesMichigan health officials have confirmed 43 cases of E. coli O157 cases that match a multi-state outbreak strain.
Kent, Ottawa and Oakland counties see ‘alarming’ jump in E.coli cases: Here’s how to prevent illness
Read full article: Kent, Ottawa and Oakland counties see ‘alarming’ jump in E.coli cases: Here’s how to prevent illnessMichigan health officials are urging residents to take precautions to make sure their food is safe as three health departments investigate an increase in the number of illnesses linked to E.coli bacteria.
Michigan reports ‘significant’ jump in E. coli cases: What to look out for
Read full article: Michigan reports ‘significant’ jump in E. coli cases: What to look out forThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Tuesday that three local health departments and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are investigating the increase of E. coli cases.
Almost 100 cases of E. coli reported within 3 Michigan counties
Read full article: Almost 100 cases of E. coli reported within 3 Michigan countiesThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Tuesday that three local health departments and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are investigating the increase of E. coli cases.
Free COVID tests available for all Michigan households: How to get them
Read full article: Free COVID tests available for all Michigan households: How to get themThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is expanding its partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation to provide free COVID-19 tests for households across the state.
Ann Arbor: ‘No recreational limitations’ for activities on Huron River due to chemical spill
Read full article: Ann Arbor: ‘No recreational limitations’ for activities on Huron River due to chemical spillThere is no danger to those engaging in recreational activities on the Huron River at this time, said Ann Arbor officials.
New test results show no detectable presence of hexavalent chromium in Huron River, officials say
Read full article: New test results show no detectable presence of hexavalent chromium in Huron River, officials sayThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says test results from nine samples show no detectable presence of the chemical hexavalent chromium in the Huron River.
State urges locals to avoid contact with Huron River due to contamination in 2 counties
Read full article: State urges locals to avoid contact with Huron River due to contamination in 2 countiesThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Environment, Great Lakes and Energy are urging residents to avoid contact with the Huron River in Oakland and Livingston Counties.
Monkeypox vaccine in Michigan: Should you get vaccinated? How does it work?
Read full article: Monkeypox vaccine in Michigan: Should you get vaccinated? How does it work?Michigan health officials are urging people who have been exposed or suspect they have been exposed to monkeypox to get vaccinated.
Michigan has 37 monkeypox cases; Contact your local health department for a vaccine if exposed
Read full article: Michigan has 37 monkeypox cases; Contact your local health department for a vaccine if exposedAccording to Michigan health officials, there are currently 37 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state as of Friday.
State health officials warn to avoid any foam on Michigan lakes, rivers
Read full article: State health officials warn to avoid any foam on Michigan lakes, riversThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recommends that Michiganders and visitors avoid foam on Michigan waterbodies such as lakes, rivers, and streams.
MDHHS reports Michigan’s first probable monkeypox case out of Oakland County
Read full article: MDHHS reports Michigan’s first probable monkeypox case out of Oakland CountyMichigan Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that the first probable case of Monkeypox in Michigan has been discovered in Oakland County.
Study looks into demographics of people dealing with long COVID symptoms: What to know
Read full article: Study looks into demographics of people dealing with long COVID symptoms: What to knowA study found that long COVID was more common among women, Hispanics, and Michigan residents with lower incomes.
Temps expected to reach dangerous levels Wednesday in Metro Detroit: How to keep yourself safe
Read full article: Temps expected to reach dangerous levels Wednesday in Metro Detroit: How to keep yourself safeMeteorologists are warning Michiganders about extreme heat Wednesday as there is an excessive heat watch being advised and The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released a few tips to keep cool during the high-temperature day.
Temps expected to reach dangerous levels Wednesday in Metro Detroit: How to keep yourself safe
Read full article: Temps expected to reach dangerous levels Wednesday in Metro Detroit: How to keep yourself safeMeteorologists are warning Michiganders about extreme heat Wednesday as there is an excessive heat watch being advised and The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released a few tips to keep cool during the high-temperature day.
Michigan health department renews program to reduce senior isolation
Read full article: Michigan health department renews program to reduce senior isolationGetSetUp, a learning community where older adults gain skills and enrichment, has renewed its partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
3 Michigan providers awarded $300K to expand, improve sickle cell clinics
Read full article: 3 Michigan providers awarded $300K to expand, improve sickle cell clinicsThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced the awardees of the Sickle Cell Clinic Expansion and Enhancement Program grants.
Michigan requests installation of adult changing tables in public, private venues
Read full article: Michigan requests installation of adult changing tables in public, private venuesMichigan health officials have issued a request for adult changing tables to be installed in public and private venues.
Hear from Macomb County mother who fought for Wyatt’s Law to protect other children from abuse
Read full article: Hear from Macomb County mother who fought for Wyatt’s Law to protect other children from abuseFor seven and a half years, Erica Hammel has been trying to get a law passed to give parents and guardians the information she didn’t have back in 2013.
Is that fish you caught safe to eat? Check out this guide before you decide
Read full article: Is that fish you caught safe to eat? Check out this guide before you decideCatch a nice fish lately? Want to know if it’s safe to eat? The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released its 2022 guide to eating safe fish.
2 possible cases of hepatitis in children identified in Oakland County, Detroit
Read full article: 2 possible cases of hepatitis in children identified in Oakland County, DetroitMichigan health officials have identified two possible cases of hepatitis in children. The two cases are in Oakland County and Detroit, they said.
Health officials: COVID cases in Michigan expected to rise in coming weeks
Read full article: Health officials: COVID cases in Michigan expected to rise in coming weeksMichigan health officials are encouraging residents to continue taking steps to prevent COVID-19 spread, as an omicron subvariant is expected to trigger a rise in cases.
Hospital in Detroit works to end outbreak of ‘potentially dangerous’ drug-resistant fungal infections
Read full article: Hospital in Detroit works to end outbreak of ‘potentially dangerous’ drug-resistant fungal infectionsA hospital in Detroit will no longer admit patients while it works to end an outbreak of Candida auris, according to MDHHS.
Flashpoint Interview: Top doctors discuss COVID variants, future
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Top doctors discuss COVID variants, futureIt feels like many of us put COVID-19 in the rearview mirror with the last drop in cases -- but, as much as we’d like it to stay there, we’re seeing another uptick in cases.
Inside the Michigan lab where researchers identify, track COVID variants
Read full article: Inside the Michigan lab where researchers identify, track COVID variantsSince the pandemic’s start, the MDHHS lab has sequenced 26,300 COVID samples. Tracking and identifying them has become a crucial tool to protect the public.
Michigan health officials urge residents to get tested as STI cases increase since pandemic
Read full article: Michigan health officials urge residents to get tested as STI cases increase since pandemicThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services urges sexually active Michiganders to do their part and make testing for STIs a part of their regular health routine.
Michigan health officials don’t track COVID among people with disabilities despite high risk of death
Read full article: Michigan health officials don’t track COVID among people with disabilities despite high risk of deathFrom the start of the COVID pandemic, people with disabilities have been left out of the conversation when it comes to fighting the virus, even though they’re members of highly vulnerable communities.
Michigan now offering free at-home COVID tests at 70 libraries: Where to find them
Read full article: Michigan now offering free at-home COVID tests at 70 libraries: Where to find themMichigan is expanding a program to offer free at-home COVID tests at local libraries, with now 70 locations offering tests.
Michigan will scale down COVID data reporting frequency as cases drop
Read full article: Michigan will scale down COVID data reporting frequency as cases dropThe state of Michigan will stop reporting COVID-19 data three times per week, starting next week, as key indicators continue to trend in the right direction.
Michigan COVID takeaways: Future surges, BA.2 variant, eliminating virus a ‘pipe dream’
Read full article: Michigan COVID takeaways: Future surges, BA.2 variant, eliminating virus a ‘pipe dream’Michigan’s top doctor provided a thorough update on the state’s COVID situation Friday, talking about how long the current lull in cases might last, addressing the likelihood of upcoming surges, monitoring the BA.2 variant and calling the chance of eliminating the virus anytime soon a “pipe dream.”
Michigan updates quarantine, isolation guidelines as COVID cases drop
Read full article: Michigan updates quarantine, isolation guidelines as COVID cases dropMichigan health officials have updated the state’s quarantine and isolation guidelines as COVID cases continue to drop following the omicron surge.
Flashpoint Interview: Michigan’s chief medical executive talks strategy as COVID cases slow
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Michigan’s chief medical executive talks strategy as COVID cases slowWe’re talking with Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan’s chief medical executive, as the state adjusts its pandemic response strategy with cases slowing down.
Report: COVID deaths dropped among Black Michigan residents
Read full article: Report: COVID deaths dropped among Black Michigan residentsThe final report from a Michigan coronavirus task force examining racial disparities finds that the disproportional impact the pandemic has had on people of color has improved.