Category: Health
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Early Detection Saves Lives: Commissioner Loyd Encourages Residents to Attend Flint Forward Event Saturday
Genesee County, MI — Genesee County Commissioner Delrico J. Loyd joined community advocate Art Woodson Thursday morning to complete enrollment in the… READ MORE
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Beyond the Desk: Community Engagement and Justice Services
Beyond the Desk is a publication of Genesee County’s Department of Human Resources and Labor Relations and our incredible HR… READ MORE
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Coming January 31: Community Town Hall and Free Mini Clinic in Flint
Genesee County, MI — Flint Forward: Community Town Hall and Free Mini Clinic, hosted by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF),… READ MORE
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The Beloved Community: Genesee County Marks a Milestone on National Day of Racial Healing
Genesee County, MI — Genesee County took an important step forward on Tuesday with a community gathering at the Genesee… READ MORE
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Coming Soon: Near Record-Setting Cold Event
A cold arctic air mass will settle into the region late Thursday, bringing dangerously low temperatures through the weekend. Many… READ MORE
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Discover Your Voice: Youth Advocacy Training for Genesee County Teens
The Genesee County Prevention Coalition is inviting local teens to participate in Discover Your Voice, a three-part Youth Advocacy Training… READ MORE
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January 31: Flint Forward Event Offers Free Health Screenings and Town Hall Discussion
Genesee County residents are invited to the Flint Forward: Cancer Research event on January 31 at the Flint Development Center… READ MORE
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Extreme Cold Safety Tips from the Genesee County Health Department
Genesee County, MI — Genesee County is facing an extended period of extreme cold, with only a limited number of… READ MORE
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Video: Sara Simpson Speaks to WNEM 5 About Dangers of Edibles for Children
Sara Simpson, a health educator with the Genesee County Health Department, spoke to WNEM 5 recently to talk about the… READ MORE
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October is for Orchards, Changing Leaves, and Vaccines!
From our friends at the Genesee County Health Department: Pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, and seasonal viruses. This time of year… READ MORE
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Genesee County Healthy Start and InvolvedDad Announce Inaugural Dad Stroll
Genesee County, MI — Genesee County Healthy Start, in partnership with InvolvedDad, is proud to announce the inaugural Dad Stroll.… READ MORE
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Genesee County Health Department Encourages Kindergarten Oral Health Assessments for Local Students
Genesee County, MI — A healthy smile helps children succeed in school. That’s why the Genesee County Health Department (GCHD),… READ MORE
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Man’s Life Saved Mid-Race: GCHD Nurse Delivers Emergency Aid at the Crim
The Flint Daily has an incredible story of heroism from the streets of Flint during the Crim Festival of Races… READ MORE
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Know Before you go: Genesee County Health Department Services at the new Administration Building
Genesee County, MI — The Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) re-opened its doors in a new space in Downtown Flint on… READ MORE
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Genesee County Health Department to Close to the Public August 1-8
Genesee County, MI — The Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) will be closed to the public August 1–8 as staff… READ MORE
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Extreme Heat Safety Information for Genesee County
Genesee County is currently forecasted to experience extreme heat beginning Saturday, June 21 through Tuesday, June 24. Extreme heat is… READ MORE
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Kindergarten Readiness Hearing and Vision Screening in Genesee County
Genesee County, MI — The Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) recognizes that many parents are in the process of registering… READ MORE
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Shoutout: Our Small but Mighty Staff of Children’s Special Health Care Services
As part of National County Government Month, we want to recognize the best and brightest in Genesee County. This week, we… READ MORE
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Staff Shoutout: These Folks are Working Together to Improve our Community Every Day
Thank you to Genesee County’s Hearing and Vision Screening Program and Insurance Enrollment Assistance Staff for their tireless work in… READ MORE
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Happy National Public Health Week (NPHW) to our Amazing Public Health Heroes at GCHD
As we kick off NPHW (April 7–13, 2025), we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible work the… READ MORE
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Extreme Cold Weather Incoming for Genesee County: Be Prepared
With the cold temperatures of January already here, and a bout of extreme cold on its way, here’s some helpful… READ MORE
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Cases of Whooping Cough on the rise in Genesee County
Genesee County, MI — The Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) is alerting residents to a significant increase in pertussis (also… READ MORE
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GCHD Encourages Residents to Protect Against Mosquito-borne Diseases
Genesee County, MI — The Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites following detection… READ MORE
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Genesee County Health Department Offers Tips to Beat This Week’s Extreme Heat
Genesee County, MI — Genesee County will be experiencing high temperatures combined with humidity this week. Extreme heat is defined as… READ MORE
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Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month: Genesee County Health Department Encourages Community Support for Breastfeeding
Genesee County, MI — The Genesee County Health Department Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is proud to announce its participation… READ MORE
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Kindergarten Readiness: Hearing and Vision Screening in Genesee County
Genesee County, MI — As the new school year approaches, it’s important for parents to ensure their children are prepared… READ MORE
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Genesee County Health Department Promoting HIV testing for National HIV Testing Day
Genesee County, MI — In recognition of National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), the Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) is hosting… READ MORE
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Stay Cool, Genesee County: Excessive Heat Warning This Week
Genesee County, MI — Residents will be experiencing unusually high temperatures combined with humidity this week. Genesee County is under… READ MORE
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GCHD Update: Wash Your Hands to Prevent the Spread of Gastrointestinal Illness
Genesee County, MI — The Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) is committed to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our community.… READ MORE
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