What's New In Our Area
Current Clinic & Program Calendars
Current calendars that show dates and times
of clinic
services and Healthy
Beginnings programs.
Communicable
Disease Data (Updated 8/4/08)
Up to date tracking of the most common
communicable diseases including; chicken pox, flu,
head lice, hepatitis and tuberculosis.
Have you wondered what we’ve been up to? (Posted
7/30/08)
Take a look at some of the activities of your
local public health department from our most
recent completed year. You can also see us on
TV (occasionally,) hear us on the radio, read
about us in the newspaper, read our stuff on the
web… well you get the point.
Protect Yourself From.. Bats, Bugs & Bacteria
(Posted 7/14/08)As Michigan residents
enjoy camping, swimming, and fresh homegrown food
this summer, health officials are reminding everyone
to reduce their risk of exposure to bacteria and
viruses that can cause illness.
Need Help to Quit Smoking? (Updated
7/1/08)
Free 2 hour workshops in Branch and Hillsdale
counties to help you quit smoking. There are
currently workshops scheduled for
July & August.
E-Coli – Doesn’t have to happen here (Posted
6/30/08)
With Kroger recalling ground beef sold between May
21 and June 8, concerns have been raised about
E-coli in meat. Before you panic, remember,
bacteria are everywhere – including in foods.
Proper cleaning, preparation and cooking is the key
in food safety. You wouldn’t pick a strawberry from
the field and eat it without washing it (you
wouldn’t do that would you??), so don’t cook a
hamburger without cooking it completely to the
proper temperature before you or your family eat
it. Get some helpful information about meat
inspection, freezing, preparation and cooking. Have
a safe summer and let’s be careful out there.
Food Safety (Posted 5/5/08)
As barbeque and picnic season approaches we thought
you might like some information about proper food
handling. Simple steps to help prevent
foodborne illness.
Governor Signs Booster Seat Bill (Posted 3/27/08)
Legislation signed into law today by
Governor Jennifer Granholm will require children who
are both under 8 years of age and 4’9” to be
properly secured in a child restraint (car seat or
booster seat) when traveling in a motor vehicle.
Frequently asked questions about booster seats.
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