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.

Governor Whitmer & Lt. Governor Gilchrist on 6 Million Vaccines Administered

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   April 20, 2021   Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov     Governor Whitmer & Lt. Governor Gilchrist on 6 Million Vaccines Administered    LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist today... continue reading.

MDHHS extends epidemic order, strengthens mask requirement for children

MDHHS extends epidemic order, strengthens mask requirement for children Order expands mask requirement to children ages 2-4 as recommended by American Academy of Pediatrics LANSING, MICH. Today, the Michigan... continue reading.

Michigan expanding the use of monoclonal antibody therapy in the fight against COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    April 14, 2021    Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov      Michigan expanding the use of monoclonal antibody therapy in the fight against COVID-19    Therapy can help reduce symptoms in... continue reading.

Sexually Transmitted Infections Awareness Week April 11-17

LANSING, Mich. – As part of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Awareness Week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is raising awareness about prevention strategies and the... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer Announces 5 Million Vaccinations, Calls on Federal Government to Surge Additional Vaccines to Michigan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    April 9, 2021    Contact: press@michigan.gov        Governor Whitmer Announces 5 Million Vaccinations, Calls on Federal Government to Surge Additional Vaccines to Michigan  To slow the spread and protect... continue reading.