Health News

MDHHS Meets With Detroit Families On Healthy Moms And Babies

Detroit, MI - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Elizabeth Hertel spoke with Detroit-area families about the personal impacts of the state’s current plan designed to address maternal and infant health and equity and to seek input on the updated plan during a town hall meeting at Focus: HOPE in Detroit Wednesday (April 19, 2023) afternoon.

MDHHS Offers Tips To Staying Healthy During Tick Season

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) encourages Michigan residents to take steps to avoid tick bites while enjoying the outdoors.

New State Psychiatric Hospital Coming To Northville, Michigan

Northville, MI - As part of the Michigan’s continued commitment to providing behavioral health services to families, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) have announced the location of a new inpatient psychiatric hospital.

MIHealthyLife Initiative To Strengthen Medicaid Coverage

Lansing, MI - After hearing from nearly 10,000 residents, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has identified focus areas for its MIHealthyLife initiative to improve the health of residents covered by Medicaid.

Oakland County Health Celebrates Black Maternal Health Week

Pontiac, MI - Oakland County Health Division is celebrating Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) from April 11-17.

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.

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.

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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