Michigan Department of Health & HUman Services Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 27, 2021 - 01:41 GMT

MDHHS gains approval of federal dollars to remove lead from homes in Benton Harbor; Bottled water distribution continues with ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 26, 2021 CONTACT: Bob Wheaton, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today received approval to allocate existing federal funds toward removal of lead from Benton Harbor …

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Published on October 26, 2021 - 00:37 GMT

Neighbors help neighbors as Benton Harbor pulls together to provide free bottled water; State of Michigan continues response with ...

LANSING, Mich. - Volunteers in Benton Harbor are continuing to step up to make sure that city residents have access to bottled water. Throughout the weekend and into today, a partnership of local and state volunteers handed out free water at distribution …

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Published on October 25, 2021 - 18:35 GMT

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 25, 2021 Contact: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112 October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month MDHHS encourages Michiganders to get tested for hepatitis C LANSING, Mich. - October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. It is estimated there will …

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Published on October 23, 2021 - 07:09 GMT

Additional sites planned for City of Benton Harbor water distribution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 22, 2021 CONTACT: Bob Wheaton, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) worked closely with the Berrien County Health Department and many local community partners to provide …

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Published on October 23, 2021 - 00:12 GMT

Booster doses authorized for those who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 22, 2021 Contact: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112 Booster doses authorized for those who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine Eligible Michiganders should plan to get booster doses six months after primary mRNA series or …

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Published on October 21, 2021 - 16:34 GMT

State of Michigan works with local partners to ensure Benton Harbor residents have safe water following main break

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2021 Contact: Bob Wheaton, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - State of Michigan and local officials have made additional free bottled water available to Benton Harbor residents in response to a water main break in the city …

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Published on October 20, 2021 - 14:56 GMT

MDHHS recommends best practices to safely celebrate Halloween

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 20, 2021 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - To keep Halloween a safe and fun holiday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering tips and tricks to keep loved ones safe and to …

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Published on October 20, 2021 - 14:56 GMT

October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Michigan; Average of 146 Michigan infants die every year due to unsafe sleep

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 20, 2021 CONTACT: Bob Wheaton, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - With an average of 146 sleep-related infant deaths per year in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared October Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month. "As parents …

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Published on October 20, 2021 - 07:01 GMT

Weekend sites added for City of Benton Harbor water distribution; Residents reminded to use bottled water for cooking, drinking, ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 19, 2021 CONTACT: Bob Wheaton, 517-281-1701 LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is continuing to expand upon the number of locations where Benton Harbor residents can pick up free …

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Published on October 19, 2021 - 18:42 GMT

MDHHS urges residents to get flu vaccine during upcoming season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 19, 2021 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging Michiganders to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible to protect themselves and their …

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Published on October 18, 2021 - 23:36 GMT

Delivery, self-service hours improve access to clean water in City of Benton Harbor; State of Michigan has distributed more than ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 18, 2021 CONTACT: Bob Wheaton, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced details today about the delivery of bottled water to homebound residents and residents without …

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Published on October 15, 2021 - 22:13 GMT

Free bottled water continues to be provided at updated locations as state begins deliveries to multi-family dwellings and schools ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 15, 2021 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced two updated locations for free bottled water over the weekend and has initiated efforts …

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Published on October 15, 2021 - 01:37 GMT

City of Benton Harbor WIC clients will be provided ready-to-feed formula following USDA approval Local partnerships create ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 14, 2021 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - To protect Benton Harbor's youngest residents and prevent lead exposure, the Michigan WIC program will begin providing ready-to-feed formula to Benton Harbor WIC …

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 20:00 GMT

Gov. Whitmer Organizes New Agency to Improve Services for Older Michiganders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2021 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Organizes New Agency to Improve Services for Older Michiganders The governor's executive order promotes collaboration and delivers services more efficiently as state …

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 17:13 GMT

Improvements to Michigan's Bridge Card system to cause temporary shutdown of system late Saturday, early Sunday

LANSING, Mich. - Michiganders who use Bridge Cards to buy food or use cash assistance benefits will be unable to do so late Saturday and early Sunday while a system upgrade is implemented that will provide easier access to benefits. The Bridge Card system …

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 00:59 GMT

Community and state partnerships expand as free bottled water continues to be provided to City of Benton Harbor residents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 13, 2021 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - Free bottled water distribution continues for City of Benton Harbor residents announced the Michigan Department of Health and Humans Services (MDHHS) today. Since Sept …

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Published on October 13, 2021 - 22:06 GMT

Additional October emergency food assistance benefits related to pandemic to be issued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 13, 2021 CONTACT: Bob Wheaton, 517-241-211 …

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Published on October 13, 2021 - 01:04 GMT

Free bottled water continues to be provided to City of Benton Harbor residents; additional location announced More than 26,000 ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 12, 2021 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - An additional location for City of Benton Harbor residents to pick up free bottled water was announced by the Michigan Department of Health and Humans Services (MDHHS) …

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Published on October 12, 2021 - 17:42 GMT

Weatherization program helps low-income Michiganders reduce heating bills; Gov. Whitmer proclaims October as Weatherization Month

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are raising awareness during Weatherization Month of a program that reduces household energy costs by an average of $283 per year - benefitting …

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Published on October 12, 2021 - 07:40 GMT

Additional resources announced for City of Benton Harbor residents as more than 23,000 cases of bottled water are distributed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 11, 2021 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112 LANSING, Mich. - Additional free resources for City of Benton Harbor residents, including blood lead testing and home services, were announced today by the Michigan Department of …

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