MDHHS pilots enhanced Maternal Infant Health Program, seeks to provide enhanced home visiting service for Michigan families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2021 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112, WuthC@michigan.gov MDHHS pilots enhanced Maternal Infant Health Program, seeks to provide enhanced home visiting service for Michigan families LANSING, Mich.... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer declares May as Hepatitis Awareness Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2021 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112, WuthC@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer declares May as Hepatitis Awareness Month Adults ages 18 and older should be tested for HCV at... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer Lifts Mask Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Michiganders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    May 14, 2021    Contact: press@michigan.gov        Gov. Whitmer Lifts Mask Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Michiganders     Fully vaccinated Michiganders no longer required to wear a mask or face covering indoors or... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer Announces 55% of Michiganders Vaccinated, First Milestone of MI Vacc to Normal Plan Achieved

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    May 10, 2021    Contact: Press@michigan.gov        Gov. Whitmer Announces 55% of Michiganders Vaccinated, First Milestone of MI Vacc to Normal Plan Achieved   The State anticipates allowing all in-person work to resume on May 24.   LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today... continue reading.

Mental Health Awareness Month takes on new importance in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2021 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, SutfinL1@michigan.gov Mental Health Awareness Month takes on new importance in wake of COVID-19 pandemic Mental wellness resources available at Michigan.gov/StayWell LANSING,... continue reading.

MDHHS issues RFP for active community programming in Detroit, Lansing, Ypsilanti and Baraga County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2021 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, SutfinL1@michigan.gov MDHHS issues RFP for active community programming in Detroit, Lansing, Ypsilanti and Baraga County LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun Statements on President Biden’s 70% Vaccination Target

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   May 4, 2021   Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov     Governor Whitmer, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun Statements on President Biden’s 70% Vaccination Target    LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun issued the following statement after President Joe Biden announced a... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer & Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announce Michigan has Administered 7 Million Vaccines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   May 3, 2021   Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov     Governor Whitmer & Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announce Michigan has Administered 7 Million Vaccines  To date, 50% of eligible Michiganders have received at least one... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer Unveils Plan to Get ‘MI Vacc to Normal’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2021  Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Unveils Plan to Get ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ The ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ Plan outlines four vaccination-based milestones to get the state back to normal.... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer names Detroit Tigers great Miguel Cabrera as co-chair of the Protect Michigan Commission to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 28, 2021   Contact: press@michigan.gov       Gov. Whitmer names Detroit Tigers great Miguel Cabrera as co-chair of the Protect Michigan Commission to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations      LANSING,... continue reading.

MDHHS issues RFP for youth suicide prevention programming

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 20, 2021 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, SutfinL1@michigan.gov MDHHS issues RFP for youth suicide prevention programming LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)... continue reading.

Additional food assistance for 350,000 Michigan families in response to COVID-19 extended through April

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 20, 2021  CONTACT: Bob Wheaton, 517-241-2112, wheatonb@michigan.gov     Additional food assistance for 350,000 Michigan families in response to COVID-19 extended through April  LANSING, Mich. – Approximately 350,000 Michigan families... continue reading.