What's New In Our Area
Current Clinic &
Program Calendars
Current calendars that show dates and times
for some of the services we offer including:
WIC, immunizations, and free parenting classes.
Paint those Easter Eggs! (Posted 04/16/2014)
Painting eggs is a big
deal in homes with small children this week. The
WIC Program at the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph
Community Health Agency would like to offer some
suggestions to help you and your family properly
prepare your eggs, so as to assure they are safe to
eat. Remember, by signing up for WIC, you can help
make all your family meals ‘egg’celent!
Food For Thought (Posted 04/04/2014)
Food For Thought is an
annual newsletter distributed by the Environmental
Public Health Food Program of the
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency
to local food service establishments and the
community. This issue of Food For Thought focuses
on “Emergency Situations and How to Handle Them.”
Topics included are: Interruption/Contamination of
Water Supplies, Loss of Power, Sewage Backup and
Clean Up Recommendations For Emergency Events. Also
included are the Certificate of Excellence Award
Winners for 2013.
Healthy Michigan Plan Is Here! (Posted April 1,
2014)
Looking for health care
coverage that works for your health and your budget?
As of April 1st, there's a new option to help
working people get healthy — at a cost that fits the
budget. It's the Healthy Michigan Plan. Through the
Healthy Michigan Plan, Medicaid is expanded to
adults who have incomes up to 133% of poverty. For
single individuals, this means an annual income up
to $16,000. For a family of four it means an annual
income up to $33,000. People shouldn't have to
choose between taking care of their health and
taking care of their bills. With the Healthy
Michigan Plan, they won’t have to. Contact your
local county health department office to learn if
you qualify.
Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right! (Posted
03/14/2014)
March is National
Nutrition Month® and the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph
Community Health Agency encourages everyone to
‘Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.’ WIC, the Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants,
and Children, supports National Nutrition Month®.
WIC offers free supplemental food, nutrition
education / counseling, breastfeeding support, and
referrals to other health services to low and
moderate income pregnant, breastfeeding, and
postpartum women, infants, and children up to age
5. Through WIC, families can enjoy eggs, milk,
cheese, juices rich in Vitamin C, cereals rich in
iron, dry peas/beans or peanut butter, whole grain
breads or tortillas, fruits and vegetables. Lots of
flavor and lots of choices to help you enjoy healthy
eating!
Board of Health Issues Certificates of Excellence
(Posted 3/14/14)
The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health
Agency’s Board of Health has released its
“Certificates of Excellence” in food service for the
year 2013. Awardees represent food establishments
that were able to meet stringent criteria during the
year. This year, 97 tri-county food service
establishments, including restaurants, bars,
catering kitchens and schools, are recipients of the
award!
Parenting Classes Coming Soon! (Posted 03/05/2014)
It’s not
easy being a parent! The Branch-Hillsdale-St.
Joseph Community Health Agency is here to help! We
would like to extend to you the opportunity to learn
some practical solutions to the everyday challenges
of parenting your young child. We are currently
offering two parenting classes at the Hillsdale
County Office, located at 20 Care Drive, Hillsdale,
Michigan. To register contact the
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph County Health Department
at 517-437-7395, ext. 112.
1,2,3
Magic is scheduled for Tuesdays, March 18th and 25th
from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Love
and Logic is scheduled for Tuesdays, April 1st
through the 29th from 10 a.m. to noon.
St. Joseph County Community Health Needs Assessment
(Posted 03/01/2014)
Wonder what St. Joseph
County Health Agencies and Hospitals are planning to
address the health and medical needs of our
community. Check out this Community Health Needs
Assessment report developed in collaboration with
area health agencies and hospitals. A Community
Health Needs Assessment was developed to identify
local health and medical needs important to
residents of our county. The plan results are very
helpful and also suggest areas where individuals
like you and other local organizations and agencies
might work with us to deliver quality medical
services to St. Joseph County residents. Watch for
the special report in the March 1st Sturgis Journal,
and listen for special news casts on WBET/WHTD and
WLKM/WRCI radio stations through-out March.
Public Health Views and News (Posted 2/26/2014)
In this
issue of the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph
Community Health Agency’s Public Health Views and
News, the health department takes a look at the
most common cause of gastrointestinal upset in
“Norovirus 2014.” Also included in this issue are
the latest tri-county influenza trends in “Flu
Updates.” “Medical Waste Inspections” describes the
health department’s involvement in a new Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality pilot project.
Learn more about how the health department is
helping residents sign up for health insurance
through its new in-person assister program in
“Health Insurance Deadline Approaches.” Public
Health Views and News is a free publication
published by the health department for tri-county
health professionals to help keep them informed
about new and/or emerging public health issues.
Food Manager Certification Class (Updated
2/28/14)
As of June 30, 2009, all food
service establishments are
required to employ a minimum of
one certified managerial
employee. There are
classes scheduled throughout the year.
You Can Find Out in 30 Minutes or Less if You or
Your Children are Eligible for Health Care Coverage
Find out if you qualify
for MIChild, Healthy Kids, Plan FIRST! or MOMs.
Communicable
Disease Data (Updated
Monthly)
Up to date tracking of the most common
communicable diseases including; chicken pox, flu,
head lice, hepatitis and tuberculosis.
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