Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services administers dozens of programs to improve the health, safety and prosperity of state residents.

Lansing, Michigan
Joined July 2009
This year’s honorees include 133 first-time recipients. Since the program’s inception in 2013, 1,360 schools have received this honor; and 1,063 schools maintain an active MI HEARTSafe designation. Read the announcement via our newsroom. bit.ly/4zKUuF
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As part of efforts to prepare Michigan residents for federally required Medicaid work requirements that begin Friday, Jan. 1, MDHHS has launched The Michigan Work and Exemptions Screening Tool to help assist Healthy Michigan Plan enrollees. bit.ly/4sFEFy1.
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Get help with Medicare during Annual Open Enrollment, Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Call 1-800-803-7174 and meet with a Medicare counselor for free, unbiased assistance. Visit bit.ly/4ysRptU to learn more and get involved. #Medicare #Medicaid
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Tailgating is fun but it's important to keep your food safe while doing so. Check out this video for tips on how to keep your food safe while tailgating this season.
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Download the "ebtEDGE NEW!" mobile app from the Google Play Store for Android users or the App Store for iPhone users. Download the new app immediately to avoid interruption in accessing your benefit information. The previous version will no be available by the end of October.
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Smoking and vaping damage the lungs and cause health conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. Take the first step to improve your lung health and create a tobacco quit plan. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/Quitlink.
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As your family finalizes Halloween costumes and prepares for trick-or-treating, watch this fun and informative video on costume safety.
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ICYMI: MDHHS is warning residents about the serious health risks linked to recreational nitrous oxide us, also known as “laughing gas,” whippets,” “balloons,” “Galaxy Gas” or “NOS." You can also read a recent opinoin piece published on this topic here: bit.ly/4yzWdNY.
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Michigan parents: Bring your vaccine questions to Ask the Expert: The Doctors Are In, a free live Q&A with three Michigan doctors hosted by I Vaccinate on Friday, Oct. 16, at noon. Watch on Facebook (facebook.com/share/1DreAqKGx…) or YouTube (youtube.com/live/b-4pGdb6enE).
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Got questions about your child’s vaccines? Three Michigan doctors are ready for them, from the everyday to the unexpected. Join live Friday, Oct. 16, at noon for Ask the Expert: The Doctors Are In, a lunchtime vaccine Q&A.
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To avoid interruption in accessing your benefit information through the mobile app, download the "ebtEDGE NEW!" mobile app as soon as possible from the Google Play Store for Android users or the App Store for iPhone users.
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Households enrolled in Medicaid with children under 19 or a pregnant Medicaid enrollee can receive a free, lead-reducing filter to help keep your drinking water safe. Visit Michigan.gov/GetAheadOfLead to learn more about eligibility and to sign up.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Did you know breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S.? Find out if you qualify for a free or low-cost mammogram through the Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program by visiting Michigan.gov/BC3NP.
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If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before and during pregnancy, it can help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine. Women in their reproductive years need 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day. Learn more at bit.ly/3Y0rrgm.
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This autumn, keep your family safe from the threat of ticks. Learn simple ways to prevent bites and avoid Lyme disease. Learn more about tick bite prevention in Michigan’s great outdoors at bit.ly/4yvxr1v.
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On World Mental Health Day, remember that no one needs to face their challenges alone. 988 is here for you 24/7 with free, confidential, and compassionate support. Learn more at Michigan.gov/988.
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Take this quick quiz to find out if your asthma is under control. bit.ly/4yAUCHS
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Get help with Medicare during Annual Open Enrollment, Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Call 1-800-803-7174 and meet with a Medicare counselor for free, unbiased assistance. Visit bit.ly/4ysRptU to learn more and get involved. #Medicare #Medicaid
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Every year, approximately 100,000 babies in Michigan are screened at birth for serious but treatable conditions. Learn more about Michigan’s Newborn Screening Program at Michigan.gov/NewbornScreenin….
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