Gov. Whitmer & Lt. Gov. Gilchrist on the Biden Administration’s Steps to Expand Health Care Coverage Under Healthy Michigan Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                April 7, 2021        Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov                                                                                   Gov. Whitmer & Lt. Gov. Gilchrist on the Biden Administration’s Steps to Expand Health Care Coverage Under Healthy Michigan Plan    LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II released... continue reading.

Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials

Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials APRIL 07, 2021 • PRESS BRIEFINGS Via Teleconference 10:33 A.M. EDT ACTING ADMINISTRATOR SLAVITT:  Good morning. Thank you for... continue reading.

A Proclamation on National Public Health Week, 2021

National Public Health Week has increased significance this year, as our Nation mourns the loss of more than half a million lives to COVID-19, and as we have come... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer and MDHHS encourage spring break travelers to get tested for COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 2, 2021   Contact: Press@Michigan.gov    Governor Whitmer and MDHHS encourage spring break travelers to get tested for COVID-19   37 pop-up testing sites being offered to help with... continue reading.

Michigan to Work With National Governors Association to Meet Social and Emotional Needs of Students and Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 1, 2021   Contact: Press@Michigan.gov     Michigan to Work With National Governors Association to Meet Social and Emotional Needs of Students and Families    1 of 6 States Chosen to Advance Whole Child Vision for Students’ Comprehensive Development   ... continue reading.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services launches We Treat Hep C Campaign aimed at providing timely screening and treatment of Hepatitis C

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2021 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112, WuthC@michigan.gov Michigan Department of Health and Human Services launches We Treat Hep C Campaign aimed at providing timely screening... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer Increases Daily Vaccination Goal to 100,000 Shots Per Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   March 31, 2021   Contact: Press@michigan.gov        Gov. Whitmer Increases Daily Vaccination Goal to 100,000 Shots Per Day       LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer raised Michigan’s COVID-19 vaccination goal from 50,000 to 100,000 shots per... continue reading.

Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials

Yesterday, the U.S. reported 3.28 million vaccinations.  This is significant progress toward the President’s now doubled vaccination goal of 200 million shots in his first 100 days in office... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer & Lt. Governor Gilchrist on 4 Million Vaccines Administered

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   March 29, 2021   Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov     Governor Whitmer & Lt. Governor Gilchrist on 4 Million Vaccines Administered    LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist... continue reading.

March e-Newsletter now available

The March 2021 e-Newsletter is now available. Click Here

CDC Tips From Former Smokers® campaign returns for 10th year with new ads to help Michigan residents quit smoking

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign is entering its 10th year with new ads that encourage people who smoke to quit. The... continue reading.

State of Michigan Officials Applaud American Rescue Plan for Making Health Insurance More Affordable for Michigan Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2021  Media Contact: Laura Hall, (517) 290-3779, halll17@michigan.gov  Consumer Hotline: 877-999-6442, Michigan.gov/HealthInsurance    State of Michigan Officials Applaud American Rescue Plan for Making Health Insurance More Affordable for Michigan Families   (LANSING, MICH) Michigan leaders are... continue reading.