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Breastfeeding is full of benefits for mom and baby, but those late-night sessions are exhausting 😴 If you bring baby into bed to breastfeed (and snuggle, let's be fr) be sure to move them back into their bare crib when you’re finished. 💙

New work requirements for Healthy Michigan Plan coverage will go into effect in January. ➡️ Log in to your MI Bridges account and make sure information is up to date ➡️Watch your mail closely for Medicaid renewal packets, letters from your health plan, etc.

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It's that time of year again! We're accepting appointments for RSV, flu, and COVID vaccines. Call our team at 616-632-7200 to schedule!

Whether you're in "The Office" or anywhere else, cover those coughs and sneezes. 🤧

This week, our Board approved an Opioid Settlement Spending Plan for the next two years, directing more than $3 million toward preventing substance use disorder, reducing overdose deaths, expanding treatment, and supporting recovery across our community: kentcountymi.gov/OpioidSpend…

Regular septic system maintenance can save homeowners thousands of dollars and protect public health. Learn more 🔗 epa.gov/septic

Men account for three out of every four suicide deaths in Kent County. Check in with a male friend, family member, or coworker today. 🩵

In the September edition of our monthly newsletter, learn more about: ➡️ Dr. Stephen Cohle’s work ➡️ Suicide prevention ➡️ Medicaid changes ➡️ Respiratory Syncytial Virus ➡️ And more! We'll add a direct link 🔗 in the comments!

Find FREE naloxone and test strips near you by using the interactive map on our website: 🔗 kentcountymi.gov/opioidtaskf…

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, compassionate, and confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year. You can call, text, or chat. Share with someone you care about.

Measles is very contagious and can spread quickly among unprotected students in classrooms, potentially leading to serious complications and disrupted learning. Recommendations 🔗 bit.ly/michigan-school-vacci…

We've confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a Kent County resident this season, identified through routine screening of a blood donation. Learn how to prevent bites before they happen: cdc.gov/mosquitoes/preventio…

Swine flu was detected in pigs at the fair, and we're advising anyone who may have been exposed to monitor for flu-like symptoms for 10 days. If you develop symptoms, contact your healthcare provider or local health department for testing. Reach our team at 616-632-7228.

Need breastfeeding support or want to learn more about our services? The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program is here to help! Call us at 📲 616-632-7200

We're SO excited for Wednesday's South Community Fest at Brewer Park from 4–7 pm! 🎉 Make sure you stop by Preparedness Alley — an interactive experience where you can get up close with the people and equipment that help keep Kent County safe. Bring the whole family! Free fun!

⚠️ AIR QUALITY ALERT EXTENDED ⚠️ Canadian wildfire smoke will continue to produce poor air quality in West Michigan (and many other areas) through the weekend. Protect yourself: bit.ly/WildfireSmokeFactShee…

Thanks, @eightwest, for inviting our Deputy Health Officer on to talk about Cyclospora...the parasite responsible for causing a diarrheal illness outbreak in our state...and what Kent County residents can do to prevent it. Watch at 🔗 bit.ly/CyclosporiasisOutbrea…

If you're a Kent County resident age 13 or older, take 10–15 minutes to complete this anonymous survey and help shape local health priorities for the next three years. ✅ Take the survey: bit.ly/3SESJcX 📲 Share it with friends and family