2024

MDHHS Issues Recall for Diamond Shruumz Products Due to Severe Illnesses The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced a recall of all Diamond Shruumz-brand products, including Microdosing Chocolate Bars, Infused Cones, and Gummies. The recall, in coordination with the FDA, urges residents to stop consuming these products immediately due to reports […]

Michigan Launches Summer EBT to Aid 900,000 Children This summer, nearly 900,000 Michigan children will benefit from the new Michigan Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is providing eligible families $120 per child to ensure access to healthy food while school is out. This initiative, approved

LANSING, MI—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) urges Michiganders to protect their pets during Independence Day. Fireworks and festivities can cause stress and anxiety in animals. State Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland emphasizes, “The intense heat, unexpected sounds, flashing lights, and unfamiliar environments can all be a source of stress. Taking steps to

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has expanded its farmworker hotline, 833-SIAYUDA (833-742-9832), to include information and resources for those affected by influenza A (H5N1). This toll-free service, launched in February 2023, provides assistance in English, Spanish, and Haitian-Creole. Two-thirds of Michigan’s seasonal farmworker population speak only Spanish. The

The MDHHS COVID-19 hotline will end on June 30, 2024. Although the hotline at (888) 535-6316 will be discontinued, the phone number will stay active for an additional month with a pre-recorded message directing callers to other COVID-related resources. After this period, the phone number will be fully deactivated. Over the past four years, numerous

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is alerting residents about the emergence of medetomidine in the illicit drug supply, contributing to overdose deaths. Medetomidine, a veterinary tranquilizer, poses significant health risks including slowed heart rate, low blood pressure, and central nervous system depression. Since March, three overdose deaths in Ingham, Berrien, and

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel urges Ascension patients and associates to consider free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following a recent ransomware attack. Ascension Healthcare detected unusual network activity on May 8 and is offering 12 months of complimentary services to potentially affected individuals. The Department of Attorney General’s Data Breaches: What to do

LANSING, MI – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announces immediate financial aid for Michigan dairy farms affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This support aims to help farms recover and advance critical HPAI research. Eligible farms can receive up to $28,000 each, with funding available for up to 20 farms,

With rising temperatures, it’s important to stay safe and cool. Here are cooling centers in Cass and Van Buren Counties to help you beat the heat: Cass County: Van Buren County: Stay hydrated and take advantage of these cooling centers to remain safe during the heat!

As temperatures rise into the 90s across Michigan, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reminds pet owners to protect their animals from the heat. Here are six essential tips: For more detailed information and to report concerns, visit the MDARD website. Stay cool and keep your pets safe!