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2011 Releases
January
1-06-11 Health Department warns food establishments of phony inspector scam1-14-11 Free radon test kits available at Health Department offices January 17-21
1-19-11 National Birth Defects Prevention Month spotlights medication use during pregnancy
1-19-11 Appointments for free mammograms available in Charlevoix for eligible women
1-24-11 Study indicates high compliance with smoke-free law
1-25-11 Influenza has arrived in northwest Michigan
1-27-11 Antrim County High Tea fills gap left from state cuts
February
2-03-11 Celebrate School-Based Health Center Awareness Month in February 20112-22-11 Through With Chew Week
March
3-18-11 Kick Butts Day 20113-23-11 Health Insurance Program for Michigan enrollees
April
4-20-11 Frey Foundation awards major grant to Health DepartmentMay
5-26-11 False Morels causing serious illness this seasonJune
6-01-11 One Year Later: Michigan's Smoke Free Law Helps Reduce Exposure to Secondhand Smoke6-03-11 Mammograms saving lives for women in northwest Michigan
6-16-11 Gerald Chase retiring after 37 years at the Health Department
6-21-11 Downstate infections demonstrate risks of drinking raw milk
6-22-11 Free at-home colorectal cancer screening kits available for uninsured/underinsured
6-23-11 Michigan School Immunization Rules (and many colleges) require meningitis shots for kids age 11 to 18
6-27-11 Health Department awarded grant for School Wellness Program in Boyne City
July
7-19-11 Hospice of Northwest Michigan Recognized as a We Honor Veterans Partner7-19-11 Common sense is the key to avoiding heat-related illness
August
8-2-11 Three Cases of Tetanus in Michigan8-9-11 Appointments for free mammograms available in Antrim County for eligible women
8-9-11 Northern Health Announces New COBRA Support Program
8-19-11 MDCH Seeks Community Input for Identifying Priority Health Needs
September
9-06-11 New Tobacco and Nicotine Products Back To School Concern9-06-11 Health Department warns food establishments of phony inspector scam
9-09-11 $141,853 Awarded to Health Department for Hornet Health Center and Ironmen Health Center
9-14-11 Human Services Information Summit set for September 23
9-21-11 “Pints for Prostates” fundraiser at the Villager Pub on Friday, September 30
October
10-05-11 Influenza Season Begins10-07-11 Flu Clinics Announcement
10-10-11 Radon Test Kits are free at Health Department Offices during National Radon Action Week
10-10-11 New study finds State's Smoke Free Law has beneficial health impact
10-12-11 Residents urged to get flu vaccine for entire family
November
11-02-11 Learn to Eat Safe Fish11-03-11 Protect against carbon monoxide poisoning as winter months near
11-04-11 Health Department awarded grant for Early Childhood Behavioral Health Initiative
11-04-11 Appointments still available at upcoming Health Department Community Immunization Clinics
11-09-11 At least 10 cases of chickenpox reported in Antrim County outbreak so far; more expected
11-14-11 Governor recognizes Erika Van Dam for work at child and adolescent health centers
11-14-11 Great American Smokeout--November 17, 2011
11-21-11 Promoting Active Communities Bronze Award for Pellston Building Healthy Communities Coalition
11-22-11 Health Department receives Michigan Cancer Consortium Challenge Award
11-28-11 Health Department awarded Safe Routes to School grant for six schools
December
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