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FLINT, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will continue to provide nutritious food by the truckload to Flint residents throughout January. MDHHS has provided the Flint mobile food pantries since February 2016 in partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in Flint. December’s mobile food pantry distribution will have plenty of delicious, vitamin-rich produce, including apples, oranges, carrots, hard squash, potatoes and onions. January’s schedule is as follows:Asbury United Methodist Church, 1653 Davison RoadTuesday, Jan. 3, at 10 a.m.Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 10 a.m.Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m.Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m.Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m. To check food distribution schedules, visit the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan website at FBEM.org and find the updated schedule on the Mobile Pantry Distribution page, or call 810-239-4441.

A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services office in Macomb County is reopening to the public one week after closing due to a car crashing into its building.

A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services office in Macomb County is still closed this week after a vehicle crashed into the building last week.

A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services building in Macomb County is closed Thursday after a vehicle crashed into the structure Wednesday night.

Michigan reported 14,323 new cases of COVID-19 and 149 virus-related deaths over the past week, an average of about 2,046 cases per day.

Michigan health officials are urging residents to be extra careful around livestock after about a dozen probable cases of a parasitic illness.

The state of Michigan is working to help meet the behavioral health needs of children in foster care.

Marjri, on the other hand, will be able to set students up with sustained support that they qualify for.”The Collegiate, GRCC’s student newspaper, reported in August that 35% of GRCC students struggle with food insecurity and 45% of GRCC students struggle with housing insecurity. While GRCC offers its own in-house resources for students on campus, those systems sometimes have restrictions. She works both in-person and remotely, and is stationed on the third floor of the GRCC Student Center. “A fulltime GRCC student came to me and said her biggest barrier was transportation. Before coming to GRCC, Weller worked for four years as a family independence specialist for MDHHS at César E. Chávez Elementary School in Grand Rapids.

Michigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week to provide one-on-one crisis support for domestic violence victims, survivors, support people and the professionals who serve them.

Wyatt Rewoldt and his mother, Erica Hammel, who worked to get the Wyatt's Law passed so parents could be made aware of past abuse by their children's caregivers. Photo via the Lansing State JournalLANSING — A state law signed earlier this year will now allow parents, schools and licensed child care facilities to have easier access to the state’s child abuse and neglect registry. Governor Whitmer’s Office said this week that the changes brought on by Wyatt’s Law to the state’s Central Registry for Child Abuse and Neglect will allow parents and schools track offenders more accurately. Wyatt was abused by his father’s girlfriend, who had a previous history of child abuse. The law provides greater access to the Central Registry for Child Abuse and Neglect, maintained by the MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) Children’s Services Agency.

Michigan emergency responders will now have the opportunity to carry emergency contraception and HIV/STI treatments as a part of new protocols when handling sexual assault situations.

We're tracking monkeypox cases in Michigan.

Michigan has made blood lead data for children in the state with elevated blood lead levels (3.5 µg/dL and higher) available online through MiTracking.

A public forum will be held tonight with officials regarding the August hexavalent chromium spill in the Huron River.

FLINT, MI – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will continue to provide nutritious food by the truckload to Flint residents throughout the month of October. Thanks to the partnership of the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, October’s mobile food pantry distribution will have plenty of delicious, vitamin-rich produce, including potatoes, onions, cabbage, carrots and squash, according to a MDHHS news release. October’s mobile food pantry schedule is:Bethel United Methodist Church, 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy. Monday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m.Monday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m.Monday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m.Monday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m.Monday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m.Asbury United Methodist Church, 1653 Davison RoadTuesday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m.Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m.Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m.Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. Greater Holy Temple, 6702 N. Dort Highway, open Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.For more information, visit here.

All Michigan households are eligible to request free COVID tests through a partnership with the state’s health department.

All Michigan households are eligible to request free COVID tests through a partnership with the state’s health department.

Flu vaccines are available at local health departments, doctors’ offices and pharmacies across Michigan.

A Michigan resident contracted swine flu after coming into contact with swine during a county fair on the state’s west side, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Michigan health officials are tracking 225 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox across the state.

West Nile virus has been detected in two samples of mosquitoes gathered in Macomb County.

Michigan health officials are planning to begin the rollout of newly updated COVID-19 booster shots this week.

Michigan health officials identified 15,851 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases and 83 new coronavirus deaths last week, according to the state’s weekly update from Tuesday, Sept. 6. MDHHS has included both probable and confirmed cases in its totals since April 6. Below is a chart that indicates the seven-day average for new cases reported per day throughout the pandemic. Cases by countiesOf Michigan’s 83 counties, only Baraga in the Upper Peninsula reported no new cases last week. DeathsTwenty counties reported at least one new death in the last seven days, led by Wayne with 16 and Oakland with eight.

Preliminary test results are showing low lead levels in drinking water in Imlay City following a major water main break in Metro Detroit.

Texas officials have reported the first death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox in the United States.

Michigan has 57 counties at a medium (yellow) level and 17 counties at a low (green) level, per the CDC. For Community Levels, the CDC looks at three factors for each county: the percentage of staffed hospital beds occupied by COVID patients, COVID hospital admissions per capita and COVID cases per capita. Michigan is reporting 2,298 new, confirmed cases per day in the past weekIn the past week, Michigan has reported 2,298 confirmed COVID cases per day. Michigan has reported 2.4 million confirmed COVID cases and more than 366,000 probable cases since the pandemic began. 50 Michigan counties at highest risk for casesThere are 50 counties at the highest risk level (Level E) for cases.

There are currently 153 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox in the state as of Thursday, according to health officials.

On July 25, the world changed drastically for 200 residents of the 163-unit Riverview Terrace in downtown Adrian.

Michigan health officials have confirmed 43 cases of E. coli O157 cases that match a multi-state outbreak strain.

There are currently 126 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox in the state as of Friday, according to health officials.

West Nile virus has been detected in a blood donation from an Oakland County resident.

Michigan health officials are urging residents to take precautions to make sure their food is safe as three health departments investigate an increase in the number of illnesses linked to E.coli bacteria.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Tuesday that three local health departments and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are investigating the increase of E. coli cases.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and local health departments are investigating an increase in illnesses related to E. coli bacteria.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Tuesday that three local health departments and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are investigating the increase of E. coli cases.

The upward trend of Michigan’s COVID-19 case count continued last week following a one-week dip in reported cases. Michigan’s seven-day average has climbed to 2,798 new cases per day, which is the highest average since late May. MDHHS has included both probable and confirmed cases in its totals since April 6. Below is a chart that indicates the seven-day average for new cases reported per day throughout the pandemic. Cases by countiesAll 83 Michigan counties reported new cases last week, including 72 that reported an increases in cases week-over-week.

There are currently 90 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox in the state as of Friday, according to health officials.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is expanding its partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation to provide free COVID-19 tests for households across the state.

There are currently 77 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox in the state as of Wednesday, according to health officials.

On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services also reported 137 COVID deaths from the last week. MDHHS has included both probable and confirmed cases in its totals since April 6. Below is a chart that indicates the seven-day average for new cases reported per day throughout the pandemic. Cases by countiesAll 83 Michigan counties reported new cases last week. Read more on MLive:See monkeypox hot spots in Michigan, U.S., worldMichigan hospital speeds up monkeypox testingCDC urges masking in 18 Michigan counties this weekGov.

Testing done by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) over the weekend did not detect the presence of hexavalent chromium in the Huron River following the release of the chemical in the water system last...

Testing done by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) over the weekend did not detect the presence of hexavalent chromium in the Huron River following the release of the chemical in the water system last...

Michigan’s top doctor says the state is confident it can still limit transmission of monkeypox, even as cases continue to grow daily.

There are currently 71 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox in the state as of Wednesday, according to health officials.

There is no danger to those engaging in recreational activities on the Huron River at this time, said Ann Arbor officials.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says test results from nine samples show no detectable presence of the chemical hexavalent chromium in the Huron River.

There are currently 62 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox in the state as of Wednesday, according to health officials.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Environment, Great Lakes and Energy are urging residents to avoid contact with the Huron River in Oakland and Livingston Counties.

Michigan health officials identified 37,534 new COVID-19 cases last week, as the seven-day average continued to climb. MDHHS has included both probable and confirmed cases in its totals since April 6. Cases are classified probable when there was no such tests but a doctor and/or an antigen test labeled them COVID.) Below is a chart that indicates the seven-day average for new cases reported per day throughout the pandemic. HospitalizationAs of Tuesday, there were 1,030 adult and 42 pediatric patients with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 being treated across Michigan’s hospitals.

Michigan health officials are urging people who have been exposed or suspect they have been exposed to monkeypox to get vaccinated.

According to Michigan health officials, there are currently 55 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state as of Tuesday.

According to Michigan health officials, there are currently 37 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state as of Friday.

According to Michigan health officials, there are currently 25 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state as of Tuesday.

On Tuesday, July 26, state health officials announced a seven-day total of 19,653 new confirmed and probable COVID cases, and 137 new confirmed and probable deaths. In total, there have been more than 2.67 million confirmed and probable cases, and 37,428 confirmed and probable deaths since the start of the pandemic in Michigan. Below is a chart that indicates the seven-day average for new cases reported per day throughout the pandemic. Cases by countiesEighty-two Michigan counties reported new cases last week, with Oscoda being the lone exception. Thirty-seven counties reported at least one new death in the last seven days, led by Wayne with 19 and Oakland with 15.

According to Michigan health officials, there are currently 25 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state as of Tuesday.

LANSING - A new website set up by the state’s health authority has the most up-to-date info on the monkeypox virus.

Michigan has 19 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state as of Wednesday.

Michigan health officials added a seven-day total of 16,445 new confirmed and probable COVID cases Tuesday, July 19. The Department of Health and Human Services also added 149 new confirmed and probable deaths during that timeframe. MDHHS has included both probable and confirmed cases in its totals since April 6. In total, there have been more than 2.65 million confirmed and probable cases, and 37,291 confirmed and probable deaths since the start of the pandemic in Michigan. Cases by countiesAll 83 of Michigan’s counties reported new cases last week, with 73 counties seeing increases from the prior seven days.

Michigan reported 16,445 new cases of COVID-19 and 149 virus-related deaths over the past week.

ANN ARBOR, MI – A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee is the latest person to invoke the Fifth Amendment and refuse to testify in a civil bellwether trial in federal court. The civil trial Peeler had been called to testify in Wednesday involves four Flint children who have sued two companies that advised the city of Flint during its water crisis. Attorneys for the children claim their clients suffered acquired brain injuries from lead in Flint drinking water and claim the consulting companies are partially responsible for those damages. Those companies – VNA and LAN – have contested the injuries claimed by the children and say government officials are solely responsible for elevated levels of lead in Flint water. The trial is scheduled to continue Thursday, beginning at 8:30 a.m.Read more on The Flint Journal:Consultant’s expert says Flint kids suing over water crisis have healthy brainsFormer Flint EM joins others in pleading the Fifth at Flint water trialNew court motions aim to put Flint water crisis prosecutions back on track

Michigan reported 16,681 new cases of COVID-19 and 160 virus-related deaths over the past week.

Michigan health officials confirmed the second probable case of monkeypox in Oakland County.

The first probable monkeypox case has been identified in Detroit, according the city’s chief health officer.

OAKLAND COUNTY - State health officials have detected the first Michigan case of the monkeypox virus in an Oakland County resident.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recommends that Michiganders and visitors avoid foam on Michigan waterbodies such as lakes, rivers, and streams.

As the weather is warming up and people visit Michigan throughout the summer, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is recommending that visitors avoid any foam on any waterbodies, including lakes, rivers, and streams.

Michigan health officials confirmed the first probable case of monkeypox in the state on Wednesday.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that the first probable case of Monkeypox in Michigan has been discovered in Oakland County.

The first probable case monkeypox case in Michigan has been detected in Oakland County, the state Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday.

A study found that long COVID was more common among women, Hispanics, and Michigan residents with lower incomes.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- A health consultation by the state of Michigan focused on a portion of Kalamazoo has been delayed for nearly six months compared to initial estimates, leaving citizens and local leaders uncertain and raising questions about public investment toward development in the area. “Our health consultation will go beyond immediate health risks to evaluate potential risks from repeated and long-term exposure to chemicals,” she said. Some city commissioners cited the lack of a state health study to guide their decision as they voted against approval of a Community Benefits Agreement with Graphic Packaging International in April. Juarez suggested waiting for the state’s health report before proceeding. The issue has caused uncertainty for families living in the neighborhood near the factory, and they are waiting for the state health study to provide answers.

MDHHS says the Sickle Cell Clinic Expansion and Enhancement Program offers new resources to help providers increase patient access to quality multidisciplinary health care and improve care coordination. It also aims to establish preferred...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging Michiganders to take precautions to avoid tick bites while spending time outside this summer.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced that residents who were affected by the deadly tornado last week in the Gaylord area may be eligible for replacement food assistance and state emergency relief.

State Rep. Matt Koleszar, D-Plymouth, submitted a request to the Attorney General’s office asking for an opinion to enforce the law in Michigan surrounding the use of animals in experimentation. The law also required research facilities to comply with those rules or lose the ability to operate. Instead, researchers have continued to conduct animal experiments without any state regulation of how the animals are treated. First, that MDHHS should draft the Michigan standards with the understanding that certain federal laws and regulation also apply to entities conducting animal research. And secondly, that her opinion does not intend to mandate that all currently ongoing animal research in Michigan must cease — unless and until the laboratories are registered by DHHS.

LANSING, MI – Two Michigan children are suspected of having a severe and rare form of hepatitis that is under investigation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Neither of the Michigan children previously had COVID-19. Related: Hepatitis outbreak in children, CDC sends out nationwide alertThe CDC is currently investigating cases of 109 children with “hepatitis of an unknown cause,” officials say. “Although rare, children can have severe hepatitis and it’s not uncommon for the cause to be unknown,” Butler said. Cases of the severe hepatitis in children have popped up in 11 other countries.

A new online tool lets Michigan residents track down the nearest spots where they can find testing and therapeutic treatments for COVID-19.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- The release of a health assessment on a toxic gas found in a portion of Kalamazoo will be delayed a second time from initial estimates, according to an update from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). MDHHS told MLive this week the timeline has been delayed further. She told MLive on March 30 it is “really messed up” that the report is being delayed. Related: Kalamazoo factory at center of health probe ready to discuss ‘benefits agreement’ with community; residents want money to relocateFormer resident and activist Brandi Crawford-Johnson said it’s unfortunate the health assessment is being delayed again. The health report is expected to examine the concentrations of chemicals found, and determine any specific health risks associated with them.

To tackle these racial disparities head-on, Michigan’s Child Welfare Improvement Task Force made recommendations to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for preventing and eliminating systemic racism in the state’s child protection system. The task force, which convened in the Fall of 2020, is headed by Demetrius Starling, executive director of the MDHHS Children’s Services Agency. “MDHHS believes the overrepresentation of children of color in the child welfare system requires fundamental systems change,” Starling said. According to MDHHS, after listening to youth, families, staff and key stakeholders, the task force identified six recommendations to address problems that are contributing to racial and ethnic disparities:1. Visit michigancwtf.org to read the full task force report.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced a new update on its COVID-19 Isolation & Quarantine guidance as the state enters post-surge, recovery phase.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is forming a task force within the department to support LGBTQ+ families who want to foster or adopt children. The MiFamily Advancement and Leadership for LGBTQ+ Youth (ALLY) and Families task force will assess how the child welfare system supports LGBTQ+ families, engage the LGBTQ+ community and learn from their perspectives, and make recommendations for how the department can best serve these families. Related: LGBTQ+ couples can be denied adoptions by religious agencies under latest MDHHS settlement - mlive.comIn both cases, the faith-based adoption agencies challenged the MDHHS non-discrimination policy which stated adoption agencies with state contracts can’t turn away prospective LGBTQ+ parents. Peter Spadafore and Dr. Stacie Gibson will co-chair the task force. Other members of the task force will be announced soon, according to MDHHS.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced it is developing a new task force supporting LGBTQ+ families who are interested in adopting or fostering children.

APS, which is directed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, provides protection and assistance to vulnerable adults. The problem the Auditor General lays out is that the state was often too slow to bring forward an investigation of complaints. Approximately 20% of the APS investigations reviewed did not properly begin within 24 hours of the incident, the audit found. While 37% of APS investigations were open longer than 5 months, 29% of APS investigations were closed because of an adult’s death. The February report is the second time this year that the state health department has defended itself against findings from the Auditor General.

KALAMAZOO, MI — Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Humans Services, (MDHHS) and the Centers for Disease Control, (CDC) has opened a COVID-19 PCR testing location in Kalamazoo County. Curbside, self-administered testing will be available at no out-of-pocket cost and results will be delivered electronically within 2 to 3 days. The site is located at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Appointments are available on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., the health department said. Kalamazoo County had 51,141 confirmed cases as of Monday, Feb. 14.

The Detroit Public Schools Community District announced that in a new partnership, it is the first school district in Detroit to become a childhood immunization provider and the first district to be fully authorized to administer COVID-19...

With the eligibility criteria for antivirals expanding to include more at-risk Michiganders, state health officials are urging those that test positive for

LANSING - Governor Whitmer announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is distributing 10 million free KN95 masks to Michiganders

It limits MDHHS’s ability to enforce its non-discrimination policy under certain circumstances, including the agencies’ right to decline LGBTQ+ couples looking to adopt or foster children on religious grounds. Under the prior settlement, adoption agencies could deny adoption services to LGBTQ+ people only if the children involved were not referred to them by the state. Now, faith-based adoption agencies are once again able to deny service to LGBTQ+ couples if they believe there is a conflict with their religious values. MDHHS said it will soon announce plans to further build upon its engagement with LGBTQ+ families including assessment of any service gaps or program enhancements necessary to meet the needs of LGTBQ+ families. “I applaud MDHHS’s commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ families and our state’s most vulnerable children,” said Attorney General Dana Nessel.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it is expanding support to LGBTQ+ families who are looking to adopt or foster children in need.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) have issued an epidemic order requiring nursing homes to offer COVID-19 vaccines.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an epidemic order to ensure residents at nursing homes have the opportunity to get COVID-19 booster shots where they reside.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services nearly 5,500 test kits were shipped this week in Calhoun, Clare, Newaygo, Oceana and Saginaw counties as well as the city of Detroit.

All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in January in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced Tuesday, Jan. 11. Approximately 1.28 million Michiganders in close to 700,000 households will receive additional food assistance benefits.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are now following the CDC in reducing isolation time for those with COVID-19.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and its Detroit-area partners will receive federal funding to provide support for residents in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties who were emotionally impacted by the floods last...

The Michigan Department of Health of Human Services announced Friday that the extra assistance comes after the federal government granted Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's request.

Health officials identified 43 new COVID-19 outbreaks last week, the majority of which were linked to K-12 schools and long-term care facilities. The Department of Health and Human Services is also tracking 660 ongoing outbreaks from previous weeks, according to the MDHHS report published Tuesday, Jan. 4. On Monday, Jan. 3, Michigan reported a seven-day average of 12,442 daily COVID-19 cases, far surpassing the prior pandemic record. Below is an interactive map of active COVID outbreaks noted in the Jan. 3 K-12 school outbreaks report. Region 2S (city of Detroit and Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties): 93 clusters, with nine new and 84 ongoing outbreaks.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that it will update its quarantine guidance to match new recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Michigan health and education officials are urging schools to postpone or make virtual large gatherings, including sporting events, if they are not “essential" — as COVID-19 cases spike across the state.

In a statement late Wednesday, MDHHS said it will review supporting evidence for the guidance issued Monday.