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Public health as a whole strives to protect and improve the health of families and communities by promoting and supporting healthy lifestyles, conducting research, and through the detection and control of infectious diseases (CDC Foundation.) As your local health department, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is dedicated to supporting communities through population-based efforts to achieve better health outcomes and wellbeing for all.

District Health Department #10 is the largest geographic health department in Michigan, serving ten counties including Crawford, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana, and Wexford.

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Public Health Matters

Thankful November (2023)

Thankful November (2023) “Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life. Appreciate and never take for granted all that you have.” – Catherine Pulsifer What… Read More

National Diabetes Month (November, 2023)

National Diabetes Month (November, 2023) According to the National Institute of Health (NIH): The most common types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Diabetes is a disease… Read More

Great American Smokeout (11/16/2023)

Great American Smokeout (11/16/2023) Key Facts It’s never too late to quit using tobacco. The sooner you quit, the more you can reduce your chances of getting cancer and other… Read More

National Dental Hygiene Month (October, 2023)

National Dental Hygiene Month Key Facts According to the CDC: Oral health is essential to general health and well-being. The three oral conditions that most affect overall health and quality of… Read More

National Health Education Week (10/16/2023-10/20/2023)

National Health Education Week Key Facts According to the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE): Health education improves the health status of individuals, communities, states, and that nation. Health education… Read More