Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

20/06/2026

Safety starts with prevention.
Visit https://bit.ly/4vjxJal to learn more.

19/06/2026

161 years ago, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, thousands of enslaved people were informed of their freedom.

On , we're reminded of their joy after so much pain, and the work ahead to achieve true justice. https://bit.ly/3S01H4f

19/06/2026

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to become misshapen, rigid and sticky, leading to blocked blood flow, chronic pain and serious health complication.

MDHHS is committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by SCD by honoring lived experiences, advancing quality care, informing health policy and strengthening support systems across Michigan. Learn more about the department’s approach by visiting Michigan.gov/SickleCell.

18/06/2026

Fresh, local food is one of the best parts of summer in Michigan.

Visit a nearby farmers market using MIFMA’s map: https://mifma.org/find-a-farmers-market/.

Or make a day of it at a U-Pick farm with Taste the Local Difference: https://www.localdifference.org/find-food-farms/?type=farm.

From cherries to veggies, nothing beats food grown right here at home.

17/06/2026

The presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation makes it five times more likely that a woman will be killed.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Michigan's confidential VOICES4 hotline has trained advocates available to listen and offer support 24/7.

Call or text 1-855-864-2374 or chat online to speak with an advocate today. Visit Michigan.gov/Voices4 to learn more.

16/06/2026

This Men's Health Week, schedule your annual wellness visit. An annual wellness visit for men is a preventive checkup focused on early detection of silent conditions like heart disease, diabetes and cancers.

An annual wellness visit includes physical measurements (height, weight, BMI), blood pressure and heart rate checks, lifestyle and mental health discussions, and age-appropriate cancer screenings and immunizations.

Even if you feel fine, you should still see your provider for regular checkups. These visits can help you avoid problems in the future. Contact your health care provider to schedule your wellness visit today.

16/06/2026

🚨 RECALL ALERT 🚨

MDHHS advises households to stop using “Orb Funkee” squeeze toys purchased from Walmart or Ollies Bargain Outlet immediately and properly dispose of them because the sand inside these toys may contain asbestos.

There is no safe amount of asbestos exposure. Consumers, especially children, should stop using the recalled toys immediately.

Read the press release for additional details here: https://bit.ly/3Sbf6Xi.

16/06/2026

Today’s street drugs are more addictive and deadlier than ever before. Many people aren’t even aware that today’s drugs can contain more dangerous substances like fentanyl and xylazine, an animal tranquilizer not approved for humans. Overdoses can happen anywhere. Learn how naloxone can reverse an overdose in minutes. Working together we can change the statistics and save lives. Learn more at Michigan.gov/SUD.

16/06/2026

Learn more about biologic treatments here: https://bit.ly/4vcWvsg.

16/06/2026

Visit Michigan.gov/FirearmSafety to learn more..

: Michigan’s Secure Storage Law requires guns to be stored unloaded and locked up when children may be present. Fi****ms should be secured with a locking device or kept in a locked container to help prevent accidents and unauthorized access.