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Michigan is giving you the opportunity to take control of your birth control. Free birth control and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention supplies are here to help you stress less and live more. Learn more about insurance options to keep the support going in the future. Find a location at Michigan.gov/TakeControl. Available while supplies…

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A Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey Stuffing and Food Safety

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What is pertussis? Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a disease that affects the lungs. Pertussis bacteria are spread from person to person through droplets produced during coughing or sneezing. A person with pertussis develops a severe cough that usually lasts four to six weeks or longer. Pertussis can be very serious, especially in infants. What…

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SepticSmart Week, September 16 to 20, is a nationwide public education effort in conjunction with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), supported by state and local governments, private sector, communities, and academia. This annual event, which has also been recognized by a proclamation from Governor Gretchen Whitmer, focuses on educating homeowners and communities on the…

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