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MDARD Encourages Vigilance During Spring Poultry Sales

Lansing, MI - With the sale of baby poultry (chicks, ducklings, etc.) this spring, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding Michiganders who purchase and care for these birds to take preventative measures so both their birds and they themselves are protected from diseases like Salmonella.

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MDHHS Announces Expansion Of Medicaid Dental Benefits

Lansing, MI - To improve access to dental services, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has expanded dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries and increased rates for dental providers.

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Benefits Of Family Doc Recognized During MI Fam Med Week

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), along with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians and the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians are recognizing March 19-25 as Family Medicine Week in Michigan.

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Recognized In MI

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MiDDC) along with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

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MDHHS Announces Program For Providers Offering Opioid Care

Lansing, MI - As part of its multifaceted plan to address the opioid epidemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering student loan repayment to eligible medical providers if they begin providing or expand opioid addiction treatment programs through the Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Loan Repayment Program.

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MDHHS Works To Raise Awareness During Heart Month

Lansing, MI - Heart disease is the leading cause of death of women in the United States and in Michigan, causing about one in five deaths in 2020. In recognition of American Heart Month and the American Heart Association’s Go Red™ for Women campaign, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) WISEWOMAN program and Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Unit are working together to raise awareness of heart health.

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MDHHS Announces Changes For MI Medicaid Enrollees

Lansing, MI - Medicaid beneficiaries will have to renew their coverage this year, starting in June, as Michigan resumes Medicaid eligibility redeterminations to comply with federal legislation.

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Macomb County Health Announces 2 Part Infant Safe Sleep Event

Mt. Clemens, MI - The Macomb County Health Department is hosting a free, two-part infant safe sleep event for anyone who is pregnant, or a parent or caregiver of an infant under the age of one.

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