Posts by Bethany Polovitz
Sixth Measles Case in Michigan: Vaccination Urged
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Macomb County Health Department (MCHD) have reported the sixth measles case in Michigan for 2024. A child in Macomb…
Read MoreStay Safe During and After Floods: Tips from MDARD and EGLE
In light of recent flooding in Michigan due to Hurricane Beryl, MDARD and EGLE urge residents to follow safety guidelines to protect their health. Key recommendations include discarding any food…
Read MoreH5N1 Bird Flu Precautions for Farm Workers
H5N1 bird flu can infect people working with poultry, dairy cows, or raw milk. Protect yourself by using PPE, monitoring your health, and understanding transmission methods. Learn more about reducing…
Read MoreAvian Influenza Detected in Gratiot County Dairy Herd
HPAI Detected in Gratiot County Dairy Herd: MDARD Response The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a Gratiot County dairy…
Read MoreMDHHS Recalls Diamond Shruumz Products for Severe Illnesses
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…
Read MoreMichigan’s Summer EBT Program Helps Feed 900,000 Kids
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…
Read MoreStay Cool: Visit Cass and Van Buren County Cooling Centers
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…
Read MoreFinancial Aid for Michigan Dairy Farms Impacted by HPAI
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…
Read MoreAscension Offers Free Credit Monitoring After Cyberattack
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…
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