Chippewa County Health Department

10/13/2026

Please make sure to have your picture ID and insurance cards with you.

10/10/2026

Taking a walk at a local park is an excellent way to clear one’s mind from the stresses of the day, re-energize, and at the same time, improve health. Enjoy National Walk to a Park Day!

10/09/2026

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/chronicdiseases/cancer/bc3np/bc3np-locations

10/08/2026

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed in her lifetime with breast cancer 😳Make sure that you are doing your self breast exams, getting your annual mammogram and talking with your provider if you have a family history.

10/08/2026

For V**e Facts Friday we are sharing Governor Whitmer's official proclamation:

October 2026: Substance Misuse Prevention Month and Youth Substance Use Prevention Month
October 01, 2026

"WHEREAS, substance misuse has a profound effect on individuals, families and communities, including physical and mental health, social isolation, financial strain, emotional toll, health care burden, and economic impact; and,

WHEREAS, Michigan data indicates 7.5% of youth ages 12 to 17 and 26.8% of young adults ages 18 to 25 use electronic ni****ne v***r products, 30.1% of young adults reported current ma*****na use, 15.3% underage youth ages 12 to 20 reported consuming one alcoholic drink within the past 30 days and, in 2024, there were 80 drug overdose deaths among individuals ages 0 to 24; and,

WHEREAS, substance misuse costs the nation hundreds of billions of dollars each year, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, prevention has the potential to reduce those costs dramatically; and,

WHEREAS, individuals who start using alcohol or other drugs when they are young are more likely to develop a substance use disorder later in life; and,

WHEREAS, addressing substance misuse requires a comprehensive approach involving education, prevention, treatment and support for affected individuals, families and communities; and,

WHEREAS, prevention aims to stop substance misuse before it starts by strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors in individuals, families, schools, communities and across society, addressing social determinants of health, being culturally competent and executing sustainable actions; and,

WHEREAS, during this month, we join with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to ask parents, siblings, friends, neighbors, teachers, community members, government agencies, public and private institutions, prevention providers and more to share information, promote healthy lifestyles and help transform lives through evidence-based substance use prevention;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim October 2026 as Substance Misuse Prevention Month and Youth Substance Use Prevention Month in Michigan. "

For anyone looking to quit commercial to***co, there's free and confidential options to support you on your journey.
ADULTS: https://michigan.quitlogix.org/en-us/
TEENS: https://mylifemyquit.com/en-us/
or text "Start My Quit" to 36072
AMERICAN INDIAN: https://aiquitline.com/en-us/

If you are in need of support for substance misuse there is help available:
https://www.samhsa.gov/
https://findtreatment.gov/locator

Chippewa Communities That Care works to prevent youth substance use and behavioral problems through community efforts and implementation of tested and effective prevention programs. Support and recovery resources are also vital to our community. Together, we can protect our youth to create a healthy community for generations to come. Please reach out if you'd like to get involved.

10/07/2026

It's Mental Health Awareness Week. It's time to raise awareness, support and educate. Mental health issues are real, even for our youth:
"Mental health is an important part of adolescents' overall health and well-being. Poor mental health can affect learning, behavior, relationships, and school engagement. Strong connections with adults and peers at home, school, and in the community can help adolescents feel supported and reduce risks like substance use and violence."
https://www.cdc.gov/yrbs/youth-health-in-focus/mental-health.html
As a community, we can help our youth potentially avoid many of the risk factors associated with mental and behavioral health issues by implementing protective factors through tested and effective programs in our schools and throughout our community. This is the mission of the Communities That Care. We as a community can make a difference.

**Those seeking resources for help right now:
https://www.samhsa.gov/
https://findtreatment.gov/locator

10/07/2026

October 7th is Energy Efficiency Day, a day to celebrate and promote saving energy. Whether you’re at home or running a business, making small changes can save you money and help the environment.

10/06/2026

10/05/2026

On World Habitat Day, let’s protect nature and create safe, sustainable habitats for both humans and animals to thrive together.

10/02/2026