If your child with asthma is going to camp this summer, see the doctor now for a current asthma action plan, and get more tips at bit.ly/3TqOPBn.

ICYMI: Dir. Hertel joined Michigan State Police Col. James F. Grady II to announce a partnership to protect children from unsecured firearms. The MSP facilitated the purchase of 75,000 cable-style gun locks that are now available at MDHHS county offices. bit.ly/4aTA6FW.

Are you interested in a career that supports our foster care program? Visit Michigan.gov/MDHHSCareers to learn about current opportunities.
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UPDATE: Power has been restored at the Van Buren County location. In-person assistance is available.

Due to a power outage, the Van Buren County MDHHS Office will be closed until power has been restored. At this time, there is no estimated time of restoration.

The Cass County or Kalamazoo County MDHHS locations will be available to those who need in-person assistance.

Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek , we continue to advocate for respectful care for Black mothers and their children.

Think Cultural Health offers an accredited e-learning program for maternal healthcare providers that builds knowledge & skills in cultural competency & cultural humility & works to reduce provider bias. Visit Think Cultural Health to enroll today.
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On April 11, 1953, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was founded to protect the health of Americans. Since then, we've served millions of Americans, and our commitment to building health equity grows stronger each year.

Happy birthday, HHS! 🥳

Today is National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on young people. Together, we can help young people stay healthy by encouraging HIV testing, prevention, and treatment.

More info: bit.ly/3yidy0p

#StopHIVTogether #NYHAAD

Are you a federally licensed firearms dealer?
Public Act 17 of 2023 has new requirements for firearms sales.

Get MDHHS counseling literature and other resources here: michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-i…

Are you a change maker driven to improve the quality of life for all Michiganders? MDHHS needs people like you on our team. Check out the video below and visit Michigan.gov/MDHHSCareers to explore opportunities.
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Health isn’t just the physical state of our bodies; it is our mental wellbeing and the environments that we live, work, and play in too! On #WorldHealthDay and every day, CDC works to protect the health of everyone, everywhere.

Here’s how: bit.ly/3TWqswN.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends sharing a room with baby, not a bed, for at least the first 6 months. Learn about more ways to reduce baby’s risk of sleep-related death at michigan.gov/safesleep. #safesleep

Looking forward to the solar eclipse on Monday? Check out these safety tips from NASA to protect yourself and your eyes.

Do allergies trigger your asthma? Check the pollen forecast and do outside chores at lower pollen times. For more information, visit bit.ly/1zTAj9e.

The Michigan Sickle Cell Data Collection Program, funded by the CDC, collects data to better understand sickle cell disease and improve health outcomes across the lifespan.

For more information, visit miscdc.org.

As you prep your lawn for spring, remember to never store, use or dump lawn fertilizers & pesticides near a wellhead. If a wellhead or cap has cracks or is not properly sealed, these products could get into your well. They can also seep into the ground & contaminate groundwater.

Wondering how to comply with the recent gun safe storage law that took effect to protect Michigan families from gun violence and unintentional firearms injuries? Information can be found here: bit.ly/49aiLrS