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The mission of the health department is to promote a safe and healthy environment.

Adrian, Michigan
Joined April 2009
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🩺💙 It's National Nurse Practitioner Week! Has a nurse practitioner made a difference in your life? Whether they helped you through a tough time or simply made you feel heard, we want to hear about it! 👇 Give them a shoutout in the comments!
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Households with children under 19 on Medicaid or a pregnant Medicaid enrollee can receive a free, lead-reducing filter. Visit Michgan.gov/GetAheadOfLead for more information about eligibility and to sign up.
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🔎 Common sources of lead include: -Paint and household dust -Soil and drinking water -Toys and other consumer products -Certain foods, cosmetics, and medicines -Lead brought into the home from a parent's job, hobbies, or other activities 💚 Learn more: bit.ly/3mJRshC
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💙 This November, let's raise awareness, support those living with diabetes, and encourage healthier communities!
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While we can't predict exactly what Mother Nature has planned, we can take steps to prepare our households for whatever winter brings. Read more on our blog ➡️ bit.ly/4A39VJN
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If you've noticed feeling more tired, having trouble getting out of bed, or just not having the same energy you did, you're not alone. The amount of daylight we experience can have a surprising impact on our health. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4yPt4hj
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🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the Lenawee County Health Department! Enjoy your favorite treats, drink some water, brush those teeth before bed, and try to remember that “fun size” does not mean “eat 14 of them.” 😂 Have a happy, healthy and safe Halloween, Lenawee County! 🧡🖤
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Quick bystander intervention in cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest can mean the difference between life and death. Learn more about the chain of survival ➡️ bit.ly/4xZu5me
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Flu shots are available at the Health Department! 📞 Give us a call at 517-264-5226 to schedule your appointment
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📣 Project Connect is TOMORROW! 📅 Oct. 28 | 10 AM–1:30 PM 📍 Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds Connect with community resources + free: 🍽️ Lunch ✂️ Haircuts 💉 Vaccines 🥫 Food boxes 🚌 Free transportation: 517-265-4444 Please share! 💙
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Many people assume CBD products are harmless. However, the FDA recommends avoiding CBD during pregnancy and breastfeeding because researchers are still learning about its effects on developing babies. Learn more: bit.ly/4uXHuL1
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Drug Take-Back Day is TOMORROW! See you between 10 AM - 2 PM at Promedica Hickman Hospital!
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🍁 New season, same priority: your health. LCHD offers confidential reproductive health care, including birth control, pregnancy testing, STI testing and treatment, and reliable information to help you make informed choices. Your health is always in season. 🧡
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🤝 Project Connect is Oct. 28, 10 AM–1:30 PM at the Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds! Connect with community resources + enjoy: 🍽️ Free lunch ✂️ Haircuts 💉 Vaccines 🥫 Food boxes 🚌 Free transportation: 517-265-4444 Help spread the word! 💙
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🎀 1 in 8. That’s not just a statistic. It’s our mothers, sisters, daughters, friends, coworkers and neighbors. A mammogram takes a little time. Making time for your health is worth it. 💗
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Childhood lead poisoning is 100 percent preventable. Get all the FAQs on lead prevention from the CDC here: bit.ly/3gipEko
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It’s that time of year to clean out any unused or expired medications! A simple step that can make a big difference to help keep our homes and communities safe and healthy. Join us for Drug Take Back Day on October 24 at ProMedica Hickman Hospital from 10 AM - 2 PM!
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🧼 Soap. Water. 20 seconds. That’s it! October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, and your reminder is simple: Wash. Your. Hands. 👏 It’s one of the easiest ways to help stop the spread of germs and keep yourself and others healthy. 💦🦠
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💉 Get your flu shot. It won’t give you the flu, and it can lower your chances of being hospitalized or dying from it. That’s a pretty good trade for a quick poke in the arm. Give us a call to schedule your appointment: 517-264-5226
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Every choice during pregnancy helps shape your baby's future. Choosing to avoid cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding can help support healthy growth and development. Learn more about protecting your baby's growing future: bit.ly/4uXHuL1
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