Detroit Health Department

Join us and our community partners for the biggest, healthiest block party in the city of Detroit this Saturday! There will be something for the entire family, including free food and games, and access to health screenings and services. Learn more using this link: https://detroitmi.gov/blockparty

There is a recall on all Diamond Shruumz products due to reports of severe acute illnesses and other adverse effects. Detroiters should not buy or eat any flavors of Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies, and should discard products that have been purchased. Anyone who eats these products and feels sick should seek medical treatment and/or call the Poison Helpline at 1-800-222-1222 or visit their website at https://www.poisonhelp.org/

For more information, click the link to the CDC website below: https://www.cdc.gov/environmental-health-studies/outbreak-investigation-diamond-shruumz-products/index.html

The Detroit Health Department will be closed Monday, September 2nd, 2024 in recognition of Labor Day. All locations and services will resume at regular business hours on Tuesday, September 3rd.

There is a recall on all Boar’s Head deli meats with sell by dates from July through October 2024. These products may have been contaminated with Listeria, which can cause serious illness and even death. Detroiters should throw away all Boar’s Head deli products and clean and disinfect all surfaces including the refrigerator. For more details and symptoms of Listeria poisoning, visit the CDC site below. https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24.html

Our Safe Sleep Walk-N-Rally takes place before our 3rd Annual Block Party on Saturday, September 7th! Join the Detroit Health Department and our community partners to raise awareness about infant safe sleeping practices. Learn more using the link below: https://detroitmi.gov/events/2024-detroit-health-department-safe-sleep-walk-n-rally

With temperatures expected to be in the low to middle 90s Tuesday August 27th and Wednesday August 28th, the City of Detroit will operate cooling centers at the Heilmann Recreation Center at 19601 Brock Avenue, the Patton Recreation Center at 2301 Woodmere Street and the Northwest Activities Center at 18100 Meyers Road. The three cooling center locations will be open from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27th and Wednesday, August 28th. Detroit Public Library branches also will be open during normal operating hours. Click this link for details: https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/locations

Click the link below to learn more: https://detroitmi.gov/news/city-detroit-activates-cooling-centers-keep-residents-safe-amid-extreme-heat

The Detroit Health Department has been notified that a deceased bird found near 7 Mile and the Southfield Freeway has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Currently, no WNV cases have been reported or confirmed in humans in Detroit or Wayne County and residents are encouraged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Click this link to learn more: https://detroitmi.gov/news/west-nile-virus-detected-deceased-bird-found-detroit

Air quality in the city of Detroit today is in the moderate range, which may impact individuals with respiratory issues. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) reports that smoke from a mulch fire in southeast Michigan is continuing to cause the Air Quality Index (AQI) to fluctuate. People who may be impacted by moderate air quality are advised to limit outdoor activities and wear a mask. Visit airnow.gov to check the current air quality in your area.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an updated alert that El Chilar and El Servidor Corp ground cinnamon are contaminated with lead. It’s advising that anyone who has purchased these brands avoid consumption and throw them away immediately. Further information about this recall is available on the FDA website by clicking this link: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are alerting Michigan residents that Prophet Premium Blends has issued a recall of all Diamond Shruumz products.

MDHHS and the FDA advise Michigan residents to stop eating, selling or serving any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars, Infused Cones or Micro-Dose and Macro-Dose gummies. These products should be thrown away.

People who consume these products and become ill should seek medical treatment and/or call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 or visit their website at Poisonhelp.org.

For more information about the recall, contact MDHHS at 844-464-7327, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at [email protected] which is monitored Monday - Friday.

Learn more about this recall at
https://bit.ly/FDADiamondShruumzRecall

Hey, Detroit! Take part in our upcoming Safe Sleep Walk-N-Rally on September 7th before our 3rd Annual Block Party! Register to take part and raise awareness about infant safe sleeping practices using the link below.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b8ccc59f009b428d8cdf0e2eac9edeed

We’re partnering with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to offer Community Health Worker support, resources and wraparound services at seven existing Neighborhood Wellness Centers across Detroit. These centers will continue to provide Detroiters with COVID-19 testing and have expanded their offerings to now provide free blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol screenings. The Detroit Health Department is committed to addressing public health concerns, and offers programs and services to help our communities remain healthy and safe. To learn more, visit our website at detroitmi.gov/health.

Detroit, our 3rd Annual Block Party is coming soon! This event will include fun for the entire family, as well as access to health screenings and resources. Register to attend using this link: https://tinyurl.com/2k52px9c

Our next "Children's Wellness Fair" is this Saturday, August 17th at the Northwest Activities Center! Be sure to attend to receive information about our programs and services that are available to Detroiters.

We’re excited that our Satellite Services Center “Open House” is quickly approaching. This event is free and open to all Detroiters and will showcase how the Detroit Health Department can better serve you!

Our Immunizations clinic will be temporarily closed tomorrow, August 6th from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. and services will restart after 2 p.m. Normal hours of operation will resume starting on Wednesday, August 7th.

Wayne County Public Health has confirmed a case of measles associated with international travel in an adult residing in Wayne County. Vaccines are available through primary care providers and pharmacies. To learn more about the MMR vaccine, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/vaccines/

The Detroit Health Department is launching its new Satellite Services Center at the Samaritan Center. Detroiters are invited to receive an overview of the programs and services available during an Open House event taking place on Friday, August 9th from 9 am – 6 pm.

Join the Detroit Health Department for its 3rd Annual Block Party! This anticipated event will include food, games and activities for the whole family, as well as health screenings and resources to support a healthy lifestyle!

The “Talk it Out Walk it Out” event is taking place this Sunday August 4th, from 10 am – 3 pm. The Detroit Health Department will be on-site alongside our community partners to help raise awareness about breaking the cycle of health disparities impacting Black women.

Learn more and take part using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talk-it-out-walk-it-out-tickets-899535293277