This September, Michigan Celebrates Newborn Screening and Its Life-Saving Results

Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2013

September marks the National 50th Anniversary of Newborn Screening and to recognize this significant public health achievement, the Michigan Departmen...

MDCH Announces Second Implementation Forum for Michigan’s Integrated Care Demonstration

Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2013

The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) will be hosting the second public forum on the state’s plan to integrate care for individuals...

Flu Vaccination Season is Here!

Posted on Monday, September 16, 2013

Influenza (or Flu) season can be very unpredictable so NOW is a good time to get vaccinated. Flu vaccine is the single best way to protect yourse...

Michigan Focuses on Emergency Food Supplies During National Preparedness Month

Posted on Wednesday, September 04, 2013

The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), Office of Public Health Preparedness (OPHP) has teamed up with local public health departments, re...

New Law in Effect on Sports Concussions for Michigan Youth

Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2013

With the start of the new school year, athletic programs have new rules to follow to help protect young athletes. A recent law that went into effect o...