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Oakland County Announces Rabies Confirmed In Skunk

Pontiac, MI - Oakland County Health Division reports a confirmed animal rabies case in a skunk in Lake Orion. Human exposure to the skunk is unlikely. The Health Division strongly urges residents to avoid stray, wild, and dead animals to protect yourself against rabies.

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MDHHS To Host Problem Gambling Symposium March 5, 2020

Novi, MI - March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and to increase awareness of best practices, and prevention and treatment services, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting the 12th Annual Problem Gambling Symposium on Thursday, March 5, at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

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Warning Issued To Consumers Regarding Coronavirus Scams

Lansing, MI - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is warning Michigan residents to watch for scams related to the coronavirus disease 2019. These scams include websites selling fake products, and fabricated emails, texts and social media posts used to steal money and personal information.

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Fourth Death In Michigan From Vaping-Related Lung Injury

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the fourth death associated with the outbreak of E-cigarette or vaping associated lung injury.

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Health Care Expansion Announced For Oakland County Residents

Pontiac, MI - Oakland County Executive David Coulter has announced a transformational expansion of health care and support services in Oakland County that will be available to over 227,000 residents who are uninsured or underinsured.

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MDHHS Issues Statement On Recent Michigan Coronavirus Activity

Lansing, MI - The individual transported from the Detroit Metropolitan Airport to a local hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 4 did not meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria for 2019 Novel Coronavirus testing and is not a person under investigation.

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Local Health Departments Coordinating With State To Protect Public

Lansing, MI - As cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) continue to increase in the United States and internationally, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) activated the Community Health Emergency Coordination Center (CHECC) to support local and state response to the outbreak.

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Lung Transplant Patient Injured By Vaping Shares Story To Save Others

Detroit, MI - Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The teen who had a double lung transplant after a vaping-related injury is sharing his story in hopes to inspire others – particularly teens – to stop vaping and seek alternatives for a healthier and happier life.

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