The Detroit Health Department provides quality public health services and partners with neighborhoods and community stakeholders to create a healthy Detroit.
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Mental health is health. Let’s encourage open conversations, check in on one another, and remind men that seeking support is a sign of strength. For more resources and support, visit our Fatherhood Program at detroitmi.gov/fatherhood or
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Behavioral Health Program at detroitmi.gov/behavioralheal…
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Yesterday, our Maternal Child Health Team, in partnership with the Detroit Police Department, hosted a car seat safety training for Detroit families. Attendees left with brand new car seats, learned how to properly install and use car seats, received hands-on guidance
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from certified technicians, and gained valuable information to help keep their children safe while traveling. For more events, programs, and resources for Detroit families, visit detroitmi.gov/mch
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Jun 11
☀️ This summer, we outside with Occupy the Summer!
Join Mayor Mary Sheffield and special guest Skilla Baby for an evening of free food, youth bike raffles, carnival rides, performances, giveaways, community resources, free haircuts and braiding, and more.
We're creating safe, fun spaces for Detroit youth and families to connect, engage, and make the most of the summer.
📅 Friday, June 12
⏰ 5 PM – 8 PM
📍 Adams Butzel Complex
Bring your family, bring your friends, and let's kick off the summer the Detroit way.
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Got a question? Our Community Health Workers and Behavioral Health Specialists are here to help. Be on the lookout for us at upcoming Detroit Health Department events!
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Whether you're looking for substance use resources, need help navigating services, or want to get connected to one of our programs, our team is available to answer your questions and connect you with the support you need.
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With the heat index forecasted to reach 100°F on Wednesday, June 10 and above on Thursday, June 11. Recreation centers and public libraries are open during normal business hours to provide residents with a safe space to cool down.
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Visit detroitmi.gov/health for more information.
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Warmer days are on the way, and it’s best to prepare ahead of time for those hot Detroit days. Taking a few simple precautions can help you stay comfortable and reduce your risk of heat-related illness. For more heat safety tips and resources, visit Michigan.gov/MichiganPrepare…
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Detroit, please welcome our inaugural class of the Director's Fellows Cohort. Our health is intricate, shaped by policy, investment, and human action. Class #1 of our fellows bring fresh perspectives, ambitions, and curiosity that will help
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bring our Health in All Policies approach to life. This summer, we’re looking forward to the brilliant work they do on behalf of Detroiters. At DHD we believe in investing in the next generation of public health leaders and planting trees under whose shade Detroiters across
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Join our Chief Public Health Officer and Director, Ali Abazeed, as he participates in a panel discussion at the Juneteenth Resistance Summit..The summit will take place at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, 29066 Eton St., Westland, MI 48186, and will bring together community
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members for important conversations centered on empowerment, advocacy, and social change. Register here: mobilize.us/mipeoplecampaign… We hope to see you there!
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Detroit summer is here, and so is the sunshine!
Wearing sunscreen, seeking shade, staying hydrated, and covering up when possible can help prevent sunburn and reduce your risk of skin damage. Also, don't forget to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours while out in the sun!
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Learn more about protecting you skin from the sun by visiting cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safe…
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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.
Our brains help us stay connected to the people, places, and memories that make Detroit home. This month, we’re raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and reminding residents that learning the signs and talking about brain health
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can make a difference. Whether it’s checking in on a loved one, starting a conversation, or learning more about the condition, every step matters. for more information on Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org
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👏clap if you’re against pools with:
-a pH value outside 7.2-7.8🧪
-murky water😶🌫️
-unsecured drains🫨
-no safety equipment🛟
Be pool safe this summer and check these things before jumping in!🏊
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