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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a great opportunity to brush up on your knowledge of risk factors for colorectal cancer. Get informed: bit.ly/40XvwUd #TAPforColorectalCancer

Common baby products such as infant sleep positioners and pillows can be unsafe. For a list of questions to help you determine whether a product is safe, visit bit.ly/4sesUwM.

March is Women's History Month, during which we recognize the broad and profound experiences and contributions of women throughout Michigan. More: bit.ly/4srimKK

March is National Nutrition Month, and MDHHS is committed to making nutritious food accessible for all. Access to healthy, nutritious food is vital to improving health and social outcomes. To learn more, visit Michigan.gov/SDOH.

Hertel and Flood also met with employees from the MDHHS Greydale office to learn firsthand about the challenges created by the passage of H.R. 1 by Congress and discussed MDHHS’s efforts to reduce Michigan’s SNAP payment error rate. More info: bit.ly/4uxO76L

They discussed the importance of the state’s continued investments in behavioral health care to ensure Michigan residents can access the care they need. The facility is being made possible due to $383.4 million in budget investments by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the legislature.

.@MDHHS_Director Hertel and State Budget Director Jen Flood toured the soon to be completed Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital, a key component of the state’s commitment to expanding behavioral health care services.

Power has been restored at the St. Joseph County MDHHS office. The location is open for normal business operations.

Be prepared for severe weather by preparing an emergency kit. Store enough food, water and medicine to last at least 3 days. To learn more about health impacts of severe weather, visit eh.michigan.gov/MiCHAP. For info about preparing for severe weather: michigan.gov/michiganprepar…

Due to a power outage, the St. Joseph County MDHHS location is temporarily closed. Services are still being met through telework. If you suspect abuse or neglect, call 855-444-3911. Public assistance customers can apply online or check case status at michigan.gov/MIBridges.

Are you on the job hunt and wondering how to find open positions here at MDHHS? Watch this video and visit Michigan.gov/MDHHS.

#DYK that 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure may have chronic kidney disease. Being physically active and eating a balanced diet may prevent or delay this disease. During #NationalKidneyMonth, learn more about protecting yourself and staying healthy @ bit.ly/4blbEQM.

Join Better Sleep, Healthier You to explore how small changes in your nightly routine can improve memory, mood and energy. 🛏️ Part of Sleep Awareness Week with GetSetUp. bit.ly/3RgNAUp

To apply for public assistance or check the status of your case, visit michigan.gov/MIBridges.

MDHHS announced the launch of phase 2 enhancements to its statewide Bed Management Tool, an innovative digital platform designed to help modernize youth placement in Michigan’s juvenile justice system. For more info: bit.ly/3OQZBSP

The Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program (BC3NP) provides low-income women access to breast & cervical cancer screening services (mammograms and Pap tests) & follow-up care, if needed. Find out if you're eligible: bit.ly/48Pqy0D youtube.com/watch?v=kRIWyD…

Data shows firearms involved in unintentional firearm injury deaths among children and adolescents were often stored both loaded and unlocked. The gun safety laws that went into effect two years ago aim to curb these types of deaths. More info: bit.ly/3EHnmYL

Due to a facility issue, the Mackinac County MDHHS location is temporarily closed. Services are still being met through telework. If you suspect abuse or neglect, call 855-444-3911. Public assistance customers can apply online or check case status at michigan.gov/MIBridges.

.@MDHHS_Director Hertel visited with officials at Hegira Health's newly opened psychiatric residential facility, and DWIHN's Integrated Crisis Care Campus to discuss the state’s continuing commitment to expand access to behavioral health care. More info: bit.ly/4uv6OIz

To learn more about how cleaning supplies and other household items can affect your asthma, visit bit.ly/4sjRwVc.