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Suspected or confirmed monkey pox exposure? Call local health dept. about vaccination

July 28th, 20220 Health officials in Michigan are urging residents who have been exposed — or suspect they have been exposed — to the monkeypox virus to contact their local health department about vaccinations. If you know or suspect you have had contact with someone with monkeypox, please contact your local health department for more...

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New loan repayment program offers student debt relief to behavioral health services providers

July 14th, 20221 MICHIGAN — A new program, made possible by the just-passed new state bipartisan budget, provides up to $200,000 in student loan debt relief for health care providers working in behavioral health services in underserved areas. The MI Kids Now Loan Repayment Program medical education debt repayment program is now open to providers of...

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First monkeypox case found in Michigan, but officials say public at low risk

June 30th, 20220 OAKLAND COUNTY — State health officials have detected the first Michigan case of the monkeypox virus in an Oakland County resident. The virus, which is similar to smallpox and has caused an ongoing global outbreak, can cause fever, headaches, rashes and other symptoms and is treatable. The Michigan Department of Health and Human...

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Health officials: First mosquito-borne virus of 2022 detected in Michigan

June 23rd, 20220 MICHIGAN — State health officials are urging residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites this season, following the detection of the year's first mosquito-borne virus. Mosquitoes recently collected in Bay County have tested positive for the Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV) at the Michigan Department of Health and Human...

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COVID-19 vaccines available for Michigan kids ages 6 months to 5 years

June 21st, 20220 LANSING — Both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are now approved for children under 5 years of age, after an emergency use authorization from the federal government, and may be available as soon as Tuesday. The Pfizer vaccine, which was already authorized for ages 5 and up, is now authorized down to 6 months of age, while...

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State health department expects rise in COVID cases in May

April 21st, 20220 MICHIGAN — State health authorities are urging residents to minimize their risks of catching COVID-19 and prevent its spread at spring gatherings, including proms, graduations and other holidays, as cases are expected to rise with warmer weather. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is asking people to make...

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State health officials update COVID mask requirements after “post-surge recovery phase”

February 16th, 20220 LANSING — The state’s health authority said this week that COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline since this winter’s surge brought on by the spread of highly infectious variants and that it is adjusting its approach to the pandemic in the recovery phase. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services...

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Health officials: Those who test positive for COVID should speak to doctors about oral medication

February 7th, 20220 LANSING — With the eligibility criteria for antivirals expanding to include more at-risk Michiganders, state health officials are urging those who test positive for COVID-19 to speak to their health care provider about treatment with oral medication. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) says that the supply...

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State will distribute 10 million free KN95 masks

January 27th, 20220 LANSING — Governor Whitmer announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is distributing 10 million free KN95 masks to Michiganders, as the state continues to face the highly contagious Omicron variant. Free KN95 masks provided by the MDHHS will be distributed by community organizations, including...

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Whitmer asks the MDHHS to surge 300,000 COVID-19 test kits to schools, other priority groups

January 21st, 20220 LANSING — Governor Whitmer has asked the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for help distributing COVID-19 test kits. The goal is to distribute these test kits to schools and other priority groups. “Tests are critical in keeping Michiganders safe and controlling the spread of COVID-19,” Whtimer said....

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MDHHS issues order requiring nursing homes to offer COVID-19 vaccines

January 20th, 20220 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued an epidemic order requiring nursing homes to offer COVID-19 vaccines. The facilities will be required to offer on-site doses to their residents. “With the omicron variant rapidly spreading across our state and cases of COVID-19 continuing to...

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Schools to follow new CDC guidelines of reduced isolation time to five days

January 12th, 20220 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is now following the CDC in reducing isolation time for those with COVID. The isolation time is being changed from 10 days to five days for anyone who tests positive but isn’t showing symptoms. This means anyone who tests positive, but sees no symptoms or sees...

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Here’s a list of upcoming vaccinations sites for kids 5- 11-years-old in Dearborn, Detroit and Hamtramck

December 16th, 20210 DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is expanding COVID-19 vaccinations at its neighborhood testing sites to also offer the vaccine to children ages 5- 11-years-old. To date, vaccines have only been offered at these sites to adults and children ages 12 and older. On Nov. 2, Pfizer's COVID-19...

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First Omicron variant case detected in Michigan

December 10th, 20210 LANSING — Michigan has recorded its first confirmed case of the emerging Omicron COVID-19 variant as it continues to battle rising cases of the dangerous Delta variant. The news comes as the country is coming to grips with yet another variant of the virus, with first cases reported in California, New York and Colorado in the last...

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Omicron variant cases confirmed in U.S., health officials on alert

December 1st, 20210 - Briana Gasorski contributed to this report The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday that the first case of the newly emerging Omicron variant of COVID-19 was detected in the U.S. A second case was announced in Minnesota on Thursday, after which two more states, New York and Colorado, reported...

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More than 10 percent of Michigan children ages 5-11 have received their first vaccine dose

November 23rd, 20210 LANSING — The state reported this week that as of last Friday, more than 87,000 (10.5 percent) of Michigan children ages 5 to 11 have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging parents and caregivers to get their children vaccinated before the...

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Michigan launches program to provide free, at-home COVID-19 tests through schools

November 19th, 20210 LANSING — The state has launched a program to make free at-home COVID-19 tests available to families through schools. On Thursday, Governor Whitmer launched a new pilot program in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) called "MI Backpack Home Tests" to provide free, at-home COVID-19 antigen...

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First influenza A outbreak reminds residents to get flu vaccine

November 17th, 20210 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is asking residents to take steps to protect themselves and others this flu season. To prevent outbreaks of the flu and COVID-19, the MDHHS is asking Michiganders to get both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines, wear masks in indoor settings, social distance when...

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Michigan surpasses 70 percent vaccinated milestone for ages 16 and older

November 16th, 20210 MICHIGAN — The state hit an important milestone in vaccinations against COVID-19 for adults this week. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced on Wednesday that Michigan has reached the state’s 70 percent goal of eligible residents age 16 and older receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19...

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Children ages 5 to 11 now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

November 3rd, 20210 The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), doctors and state public health leaders are urging Michigan parents to get their children ages 5 to 11 vaccinated with Pfizer's COVID-19 pediatric vaccine, which received emergency use authorization for this age group from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and was...

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High levels of lead found in Hamtramck water system

October 21st, 20210 HAMTRAMCK — After elevated levels of lead in the city's water system were detected, the city of Hamtramck partnered with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to distribute one free water filter with replacement cartridges, per address, to Hamtramck residents on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in...

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MDHHS updates student quarantine guidelines; Whitmer applauds mask policies

September 8th, 20210 LANSING — With more than 60 percent of students statewide covered by a mask mandate, new quarantine guidelines have been released. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued new quarantine guidance for both symptomatic and asymptomatic students. “When layered prevention strategies such as masking,...

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Chief medical executive recommends mask mandate for schools, state still allowing districts to decide

August 20th, 20210 LANSING — Despite a recommendation from the state’s top health official, the State Board of Education and the governor are still not mandating masks in schools. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun has issued a recommendation for the state to issue a mask mandate in...

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MDHHS issues updated COVID-19 school guidance

August 5th, 20210 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued updated recommendations for schools for the new school year. The updated recommendations are designed to help prevent transmission of COVID-19 within school buildings, reduce disruptions to in-person learning and help protect vulnerable individuals...

COMMUNITY

Low-income college students enrolled in CTE programs eligible for food assistance

March 10th, 20210 LANSING — Michigan college students enrolled in career and technical education programs are now eligible to receive food assistance if they meet other requirements. The Michigan Departments of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are encouraging students to apply by developing a new initiative...

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Winter storms causing delays in vaccine shipments; Oakland County administers 99 percent of its vaccines

February 19th, 20210 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has been notified of delays in shipments due to winter weather. With extreme winter weather throughout the country, including Texas, Tennessee and Kentucky, the CDC has said that vaccine shipments coming in are continuing to be delayed. “We ask that...

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21 shipments of the COVID vaccine compromised due to temperature issues

January 19th, 20210 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced that 21 shipments of the Moderna vaccine were compromised in transit to the state. The shipments were being transported by McKesson Corp., a healthcare distribution company contracted with the federal government to handle coronavirus vaccine, and...

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Whitmer announces possible reopening plan for restaurants by Feb. 1

January 13th, 20210 LANSING — During a COVID-19 press conference, Governor Whitmer confirmed the hopes to have indoor dining reopened by Feb. 1. “Michigan has been a national leader in fighting COVID-19,” she said. “We have developed a strategy to accelerate vaccinations in the state of Michigan.” Whitmer said that Michigan had to be a...

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