Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Do you have city/community residential water? Learn more about your drinking water at bit.ly/4cYzYXc.

UPDATE: power has been restored at the Jackson County MDHHS office.

Due to a power outage, the Jackson County MDHHS office is temporarily closed. Estimated time of restoration is 4:30 p.m.

If you suspect abuse or neglect, please call 855-444-3911 any time day or night. Public assistance customers can apply online or check the status of their cases at michigan.gov/MIBridges.

Due to a power outage, the Jackson County MDHHS office is temporarily closed. Estimated time of restoration is 4:30 p.m.

If you suspect abuse or neglect, please call 855-444-3911 any time day or night. Public assistance customers can apply online or check the status of their cases at michigan.gov/MIBridges.

If you need to put baby down for a few minutes, a space like a crib, bassinet or pack and play is great place. For more info, visit Michigan.gov/SafeSleep.

The State of Michigan was recognized as a top five state for creating and delivering citizen-centric services across digital platforms by the Center for Digital Government in its eighth annual rankings. Michigan placed fourth in the nation for overall state government experience, marking the fifth year the state has finished in the top five. The awards recognize government entities who raise the bar on the experience of government services to create a better engaged constituency and a more responsive government. Read more at https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb/about/newsroom/all-news/2024/09/19/state-of-michigan-places-in-top-five-for-digital-experience-in-government-experience-awards.

Do you get your water from a city/community residential water supply? Learn more about your water supply at bit.ly/4cYzYXc.

if you that have a septic tank, you have a drainfield?

Wastewater from your septic tank is released into a drainfield (an area of soil underground). The soil in the drainfield completes the treatment of wastewater by removing harmful bacteria and viruses.

Plant roots, heavy equipment and livestock can damage the drainfield. This can prevent it from doing its job to protect groundwater and your septic system.

Learn more during Septic Smart Week at epa.gov/septic.

Today is , a day to address HIV’s impact on adults 50 & older. With advances in treatment, people with HIV are living longer, healthier lives.
Help reduce stigma and promote prevention, testing, & treatment among older adults by learning more here: https://bit.ly/3oPdOiV.

Over 4,000 people in Michigan live with sickle cell disease (SCD). In honor of September being National SCD Awareness Month, MDHHS has partnered with the Michigan Sickle Cell Data Collection Program to tell the stories of Michiganders impacted by SCD. To read about Tiffany’s journey visit https://bit.ly/4gliNBc.

UPDATE: The emergency situation at the Eaton County MDHHS office has been mitigated. The office is open for normal business operations today.

Due to a ruptured gas line in the area, the Eaton County MDHHS office is temporarily closed. Services are still being met through teleworking.

If you suspect abuse or neglect, please call 855-444-3911 any time day or night. Public assistance customers can apply online or check the status of their cases at michigan.gov/MIBridges.

In an effort to increase access to behavioral health services, MDHHS is partnering with 10 agencies across the state to create Adult Crisis Stabilization Units (CSUs). A $32 million investment to establish CSUs was included in the FY23 budget.

More info:

Adult CSU Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.

Due to a ruptured gas line in the area, the Eaton County MDHHS office is temporarily closed. Services are still being met through teleworking.

If you suspect abuse or neglect, please call 855-444-3911 any time day or night. Public assistance customers can apply online or check the status of their cases at michigan.gov/MIBridges.

Want to help researchers better understand the causes of disease and find ways to improve health outcomes? If you were born in Michigan after January of 1989, you may already be helping! Learn how the Michigan BioTrust for Health supports health research at https://bit.ly/3Wr7E7U.

MDHHS is committed to investing in prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery support services to ensure the number of Michiganders impacted by substance use and dying of overdoses continues to decline. As part of Recovery Month, MDHHS is honoring individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.

More info:

Recovery Month Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.

It’s Septic Smart Week!
If your septic tank fails, drinking water from your well could become unsafe.
Remember to have your septic tank inspected at least every three years for optimal water quality and regularly test your well water.

Learn more about testing your well water at https://bit.ly/3RiGJYw.
Learn more about inspecting your septic tank at epa.gov/septic.

Nocturnal asthma is common and can be triggered by many things, like dust in the bedroom. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3ZktI8n.

Data shows fi****ms involved in unintentional firearm injury deaths among children and adolescents were often stored both loaded and unlocked, and children were most often fatally injured when the shooter was playing with or showing the firearm to others. The gun safety laws that went into effect a few months ago aim to curb these types of deaths. Visit bit.ly/4bCUL2u to learn about these laws and how to be compliant.

If you’re trying to get pregnant soon and looking for prenatal vitamins, be sure to choose the ones with 400 mcg of folic acid. Folic acid is the only form of folate shown to help prevent certain birth defects.

For more information: https://bit.ly/3yZabj5

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September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month. Celebrate by sharing what newborn screening means to you. Learn more here: Michigan.gov/NewbornScreening.

MDHHS is recommending residents get flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines to protect themselves and their communities against respiratory viruses during this upcoming fall and winter season.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3Xpf393.

Waking up several times throughout the night protects baby against sleep-related infant death and ensures baby is getting enough to eat. Make a plan so you can practice and get as much rest as you can. For more info, visit Michigan.gov/SafeSleep.

Harm reduction has emerged as an essential framework to public health and community well-being. On September 25, UNITED MI will be joined by the Red Project to guide audiences through harm reduction strategies, real-world applications and the importance of supportive polices in enhancing the effectiveness of these initiatives.
Health professionals, community workers, advocates and more are invited to attend.
Register now at https://bit.ly/UNITEDMISeptWeb

MDHHS is partnering with the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) to encourage qualified Michigan residents to apply for the Home Heating Credit before the Monday, Sept. 30 deadline.

More info:

Home Heating Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.

23 years later, we remember and reflect on the 2,977 innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001. On Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, we honor the brave first responders and civilians for their courage as they rushed into action to save lives.

Consumers are advised to stop using and throw away these cinnamon products.

There is no safe level of lead in the blood for any person.
Children, infants and fetuses are most at risk of health problems from lead. If you are concerned that you or a family member have eaten these products and have been exposed to lead, talk to a health care provider.

A blood test is the only way to know if a person has been exposed to lead.
To learn more about blood lead testing, visit bit.ly/BloodLeadTest.

Did you know folic acid is important for all women of reproductive age? It helps your body make new cells. When it comes to your family’s future, choose folic acid. Start taking 400 mcg of folic acid every day.

For more information: https://bit.ly/3yZabj5

Folic Acid Getting 400 micrograms of folic acid daily can help prevent a type of serious birth defects called n

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• PIN Select allows you to set a new PIN.
• Protect My Account allows you to restrict out-of-state purchases.
• Restrict online purchases.

These steps can protect you from fraud.

Prenatal alcohol exposure is the leading preventable cause of birth defects and intellectual and developmental disabilities. To learn more visit https://bit.ly/4fXZCgB.

About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) This page contains basic information about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs).