What's New In Our Area

Current Clinic & Program Calendars
Current calendars that show dates and times of clinic services and Healthy Beginnings programs.

Food Safety  (Posted 5/5/08)
As barbeque and picnic season approaches we thought you might like some information about proper food handling.  Simple steps to help prevent foodborne illness.

Communicable Disease Data (Updated 5/2/08)
Up to date tracking of the most common communicable diseases including; chicken pox, flu, head lice, hepatitis and tuberculosis.

Need Help to Quit Smoking?  (Updated 4/15/08)
Free 2 hour workshops in Branch and Hillsdale counties to help you quit smoking.  There are currently workshops scheduled for May.

So You Don't Think You Qualify for WIC?  Posted 3/31/08)
Let's just see.  WIC guidelines change every year with the cost of living.  If your kids qualify for free or reduced school lunch, odds are you qualify for WIC as well.  Now with the new Electronic Benefits Card it is also much easier and convenient to get WIC benefits.  Don't let this helping hand slip through your fingers (oooh, a bad pun, but a good point none the less).

Governor Signs Booster Seat Bill (Posted 3/27/08)
Legislation signed into law today by Governor Jennifer Granholm will require children who are both under 8 years of age and 4’9” to be properly secured in a child restraint (car seat or booster seat) when traveling in a motor vehicle.  Frequently asked questions about booster seats.

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Information that was previously highlighted on the front page of our web site.

What's New in Michigan & Nationally
 

Michigan Department of Community Health

U.S. Centers for Disease Control

International Health News- World Health Organization