MDHHS will invest $37.5 million in opioid settlement funds to expand recovery housing across Michigan — building on 200+ new beds added in the past two years.

👉 Full story here: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/fw-for-immediate-release-mdhhs-to-invest-37-5-million-in-opioid-settlement-funds-to-further-expand-recovery-housing-across-michigan/

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MDHHS to invest $37.5 million in opioid settlement funds to further expand recovery housing across Michigan

Local News - More than 200 new recovery beds created in past two years  By The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services LANSING, Mich. – As part of a statewide

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MDHHS Urges Flu Vaccination as Cases Rise

Flu activity is climbing in Michigan and nationwide, and health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated — including protection against a newly identified variant.

👉 Read the update here: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/fw-for-immediate-release-mdhhs-encourages-urgent-flu-vaccination-as-influenza-activity-increases-and-new-variant-emerges/

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MDHHS encourages urgent flu vaccination as influenza activity increases and new variant emerges

Local News - Vaccine also helps protect against new variant subclade K   By The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services LANSING, Michigan — Influenza activity

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MDHHS Adds Second On-the-Go Food Pantry Site

MDHHS is expanding its pop-up food pantries with a new monthly site in Hamtramck, alongside the existing Madison Heights location to help fight food insecurity.

👉 Full details in the link: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/mdhhs-adds-second-location-for-on-the-go-food-pantries-to-help-address-food-insecurity-in-southeast-michigan/

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MDHHS adds second location for On-the-Go food pantries to help address food insecurity in southeast Michigan   

Local News - Monthly distribution sites offered in Hamtramck and Madison Heights  By The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services LANSING, Mich. –The Michigan

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The USDA has ordered Michigan to issue partial November SNAP benefits — about 50% of normal payments — beginning Saturday, Nov. 8, according to MDHHS. 🍎📉

👉 Read more on the changes and how they affect recipients: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/usda-ordered-to-issue-partial-november-snap-benefits/

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USDA ordered to issue partial November SNAP benefits

Local News - Partial benefits of approximately 50% to begin Saturday, Nov. 8 By The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services LANSING, Mich. – On Tuesday,

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The St. Clair County Health Department is transferring operation of the Algonac Jr./Sr. High School health clinic to Community First Health Centers, ensuring continued care for local students and families. 🩺🏫

👉 Read more on the transition and what it means for the Algonac community: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/st-clair-county-health-department-to-transition-the-algonac-school%e2%80%91based-health-clinic/

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St. Clair County Health Department to Transition the Algonac School‑Based Health Clinic

Local News - By The St. Clair County Health Department The St. Clair County Health Department (SCCHD) announced it will transition operation of the school‑based health

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The first rabies-positive bat of the year has been confirmed in St. Clair County, according to health officials. One person was bitten and is receiving treatment. 🦇⚠️

👉 Read more on how to protect yourself and your pets from rabies: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/first-rabies-positive-bat-of-the-year-detected-in-st-clair-county/

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First Rabies Positive Bat of the Year Detected in St. Clair County

Local News - By The St. Clair County Health Department The St. Clair County Health Department (SCCHD) was notified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning about the fire dangers linked to smoking and vaping this Fire Prevention Month — with smoking materials responsible for nearly half of Michigan’s fatal fires in 2024. 🚭🔥

👉 Read more on prevention tips and safety measures: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/mdhhs-warns-of-smoking-and-vaping-fire-risks-as-part-of-fire-prevention-month/

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MDHHS warns of smoking and vaping fire risks as part of Fire Prevention Month

Local News - By The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services LANSING, Mich. – In recognition of October as Fire Prevention Month, the Michigan Department of

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⚠️ The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging residents to protect themselves from tick bites as tick-borne diseases rise statewide.

Lyme disease cases are up 168% since 2020, and anaplasmosis has nearly quintupled. Stay safe while enjoying the outdoors.
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Lyme disease cases up 168% in Michigan

Algonac City Council held crucial meetings to decide on new rates, resulting in increased water and sewer costs for residents.

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Due by Dec. 25. Xmas. Yeah, sure. I'll get right on that. Thanks for the not at all triggering text, notification and email, #HenryFordHealth! ❤️ This is almost as amazing as #MDHHS rejecting my request for medical bill support on Thanksgiving.

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