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Recent News About Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
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Detroit Medical Center first in state seeking Maternal Levels of Care verification
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) announced today that DMC is the first hospital system in Michigan to complete applications for Maternal Levels of Care (MLoC) verification through The Joint Commission.
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Seven Michigan communities receive national awards for fluoridated drinking water
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced that seven Michigan water systems have been awarded the 2023 Community Water Fluoridation 50 Year Award. The award is presented by the American Dental Association, the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recognized water systems are Allegan, Bangor, Blissfield, Boyne City, Manchester, New Buffalo, and Portage.
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MDHHS partners with Michigan 211 on new grief support initiative
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), in partnership with Michigan 211, has launched a new website dedicated to increasing access to grief and bereavement support services and resources.
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MDHHS partners with universities for child welfare worker initiative
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced a new initiative in collaboration with five public universities to address the shortage of child welfare workers in the state. The program aims to provide financial support to social work students who commit to working in under-resourced communities after graduation.
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MDHHS partners with 211 to provide resources for young adults with breast cancer
A partnership between the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Program for Breast Cancer in Young Adults (PBCYA) and 211 has led to a new online resource page available through Michigan 211 to increase accessibility and awareness of resources available for younger adults affected by breast cancer.
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MDHHS launches "Mahogany Blue" campaign targeting HIV prevention among Black women
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is continuing its commitment to raising awareness about the critical importance of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for Black women in the fight against HIV/AIDS with the launch of the “Mahogany Blue” campaign.
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Women Infants Children marks half-century supporting nutrition for Michigan families
For the last 50 years, the Michigan Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program has worked to positively affect pregnancy outcomes, child growth, and development.
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MDHHS marks second anniversary of state’s 988 crisis line
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is recognizing the past year’s success since launching the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Michigan in 2022.
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Sixth measles case reported in Michigan this year
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Macomb County Health Department (MCHD) have reported a newly identified case of measles in a child from Macomb County, marking the state's sixth case in 2024. The child was diagnosed on July 3, with the source of exposure currently under investigation. There is no known international travel linked to this case.
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Audit shows significant progress at Michigan DHHS on child welfare
A recent state audit reveals substantial progress in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' (MDHHS) handling of child abuse allegations, according to Director Elizabeth Hertel. The Office of the Auditor General's (OAG) update to a 2018 audit indicates that MDHHS has fully or partially complied with 15 out of 17 findings, achieving an 88% success rate.
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Michigan launches Summer EBT program providing $120 per child
Nearly 900,000 Michigan children will receive food assistance benefits this summer through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) new Michigan Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program. Eligible families will soon receive $120 per child to help ensure access to healthy food while school is out.
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Michigan issues recall for Diamond Shruumz chocolate bars due to severe illnesses
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is alerting Michigan residents that Prophet Premium Blends, in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has issued a recall of all Diamond Shruumz-brand products. MDHHS, FDA, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are urging Michigan residents to stop eating, selling, or serving any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars, Infused Cones, or Micro-Dose and Macro-Dose gummies, and instead throw them away.
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MDHHS shares latest MISEP report on child welfare system improvements
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) shared an update on the significant and sustained improvements made to the child welfare system. These improvements have enhanced safety for children and families since the inception of a federal lawsuit.
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Stacie Sampson appointed new inspector general for MDHHS
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today that Stacie Sampson is the new Inspector General of MDHHS.
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Registration open for MDHHS Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission Summit
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission is opening registration for the Suicide Prevention Commission Summit, scheduled for August 6-7 at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing. This event aims to unite professionals, researchers, policymakers, advocates, and community members committed to advancing suicide prevention efforts across Michigan.
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MDHHS continues Flint mobile pantries in partnership with Food Bank
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will continue its efforts to provide nutritious food to Flint residents throughout July. Since February 2016, MDHHS has partnered with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to offer mobile food pantries in Flint.
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MDHHS Director Hertel praises passage of FY2025 budget
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Elizabeth Hertel issued a statement regarding the passage of the balanced and bipartisan FY2025 budget.
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MDHHS encourages Michiganders to get tested during National HIV Testing Day
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging all Michiganders to get tested for HIV in observance of National HIV Testing Day on Tuesday, June 27. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately one in seven people with HIV in the U.S. are unaware of their status and require testing, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. In Michigan, one in four individuals diagnosed since 2021 were found to have late-stage diagnoses, indicating they had been living with HIV for years without knowing.
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MDHHS expands hotline services for seasonal farmworkers impacted by influenza A (H5N1
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced an expansion of its farmworker hotline, 833-SIAYUDA (833-742-9832), to include resources and services for farmworkers affected by influenza A (H5N1). The MDHHS Farmworker Outreach Services Division initially launched the toll-free SIAYUDA hotline in February 2023 to provide information and service referrals in a farmworker’s primary language. Given that two-thirds of Michigan’s seasonal farmworker population speak only Spanish, the hotline offers translations in English, Spanish, and Haitian-Creole.
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Michigan completes largest-ever medicaid renewal amid post-pandemic adjustments
Nearly 142,000 beneficiaries renew coverage in May; 1.8 million renewed their coverage during the past year