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Press Releases

More fruits and vegetables are available for WIC families

LANSING – Michigan Women, Infants and Children (WIC) clients are being reminded about additional Cash Value Benefits (CVB) they are receiving to purchase fruits and vegetables at the grocery store through the end of the year. On Sept. 30, President Joe Biden signed the Extending Government ...

Michigan surpasses 70% vaccinated milestone for ages 16 and older

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today announced that Michigan has reached the state’s 70% goal of eligible residents age 16 and over receiving at least one dose of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. To date, nearly 5.7 million Michiganders have ...

MDHHS issues RFP for opioid recovery support services

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for registered Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) to provide recovery support services. The purpose of the Recovery Support Services competitive 2022 program is to expand ...

Help someone stay alive today

Suicide isn’t exactly a comfortable topic to talk about – but the more we do, the more hope there is for the people in our communities who are struggling. They may be depressed; dealing with an illness, abuse, or addiction; or looking for an escape from their pain. The reasons vary, but ...