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.
National Women’s Health Week – 2022
National Women’s Health Week (May 8-14, 2022) Each year, starting on Mother’s Day, National Women’s Health Week begins. This is a time to encourage women and girls to take control of their health. This year’s theme is Forward Focus: Achieving Healthier Futures Together. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the US Department of… Read MoreBetter Hearing and Speech Month – 2022
Better Hearing and Speech Month (May, 2022) Key Facts: According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) first World Report on Hearing, globally: Over half of all people aged 12-35 years of age listen to music at levels that are harmful to their hearing. When using a personal audio device, like earbuds, volume should not exceed… Read MoreNational Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month – 2022
National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month (May, 2022) Key Facts: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The US teen birthrate has been steadily declining since 1991. A record decrease in teen births was recorded from 2018-2019. While the teen birthrates between 2018-2019 were unchanged for non-Hispanic Indian/Alaska Natives, non-Hispanic Asians, non-Hispanic Native… Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month – 2022
Mental Health Awareness Month (May, 2022) Key Facts: According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental health condition. This means that either you or someone you know has been impacted. 1 in every 20 Americans is living with a serious mental health condition like schizophrenia, bipolar… Read MoreHepatitis Awareness Month – 2022
Hepatitis Awareness Month (May, 2022) Key Facts According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Several different viruses can cause hepatitis; however, most common strains are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Chronic hepatitis B and C are the leading causes of liver cancer in the US. About 66% of people with… Read MoreMarch 11 - DHD#10 Announcing Changes to COVID-19 Updates
March 11 - National Nutrition Month
March 10 - Over 50? Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer
March 09 - March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
March 02 - 65+ First Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Scheduled This Friday
MDHHS issues Requests for Proposals for housing opportunities for persons with HIV/AIDS