MDHHS announces new program starting March 1 to help enhance state’s vaccine equity strategy; Health centers will receive safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine this week

The Michigan Department of Health of Human Services (MDHHS) today announced a new program to enhance the state’s equity strategy to reach more Michiganders with the safe and effective... continue reading.

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

Approximately 350,000 Michigan families will continue to have access to additional food assistance benefits during February as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and... continue reading.

Maximizing Fit for Cloth and Medical Procedure Masks to Improve Performance and Reduce SARS-CoV-2 Transmission and Exposure, 2021

Universal masking is recommended to slow the spread of COVID-19. Cloth masks and medical procedure masks substantially reduce exposure from infected wearers (source control) and reduce exposure of uninfected... continue reading.

MDHHS partners with GetSetUp to help residents navigate online COVID-19 vaccine information

Through its partnership with the national education technology company GetSetUp, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Aging & Adult Services Agency is offering a series of... continue reading.

Duke University Study: Governor Whitmer’s Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities “Making Lasting Structural Change”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 9, 2021  Contact: press@michigan.gov   Duke University Study: Governor Whitmer’s Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities “Making Lasting Structural Change”  The task force made “substantial progress” in addressing COVID-19’s racial disparities for Michigan communities... continue reading.

Michigan’s Health Insurers Extend Agreements to Provide Coronavirus Testing and Treatment at No Cost to Patients

LANSING, MICH — Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) have announced that the state has secured agreements from nearly all of the state’s health... continue reading.

‘Arsenal of Health’ returns with Ford’s clear mask innovation

By Dennis Archambault It’s interesting that one of the engineers involved in creating Ford Motor Company’s innovative clear N95 masks didn’t speak to the market applications for teachers, people... continue reading.

PHOTOS: Updated MDHHS Order Allows Contact Sports to Resume with Risk Reduction Measures

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its current epidemic order to allow contact sports to resume as of Monday, Feb. 8, provided masks are worn during practices and... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer Creates the Student Recovery Advisory Council

Governor Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2021-02, to create the Student Recovery Advisory Council of Michigan. As Michigan continues to work around the clock to eliminate COVID-19, the Student Recovery Council will provide guidance and... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer to Provide Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Response

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES   February 4, 2020     Contact: Press@michigan.gov       Governor Whitmer to Provide Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Response       LANSING – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Department of Health and... continue reading.

Governor Whitmer Applauds Biden Administration’s Bold Actions to Increase Vaccine Supply and Expand FEMA Reimbursement to States

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2021  Contact: Press@Michigan.gov    Governor Whitmer Applauds Biden Administration’s Bold Actions to Increase Vaccine Supply and Expand FEMA Reimbursement to States  Biden Administration also approves 100 percent retroactive coverage through... continue reading.

Gov. Whitmer: State has Administered Over One Million Vaccines, Making Michigan 7th in the Country

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the State of Michigan has administered over one million safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, making us 7th in the country in vaccine distribution. The governor called... continue reading.