HANCOCK – January is National Radon Action Month. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department wants to let the public know about radon testing, mitigation resources, and the importance of testing your home. Radon cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, but high levels of radon gas may be in residents’ homes, increasing their risk of lung…
Michigan food establishments must employ at least one full-time certified food manager who actively manages the food service operations at least 30 hours per week. In order to become a certified food safety manager, a person must attend an accredited program through the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and successfully pass a proctored exam. A…
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…
A Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey Stuffing and Food Safety
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…
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…