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Latest information regarding Covid testing sites

Find a testing site – click here Click here to download the flyer (PDF) and please distribute widely! Genesee County COVID-19 Testing Sites PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Tests are performed at these testing sites – the most accurate COVID-19 diagnostic test available. Guidelines + Site Information Testing is available at no-cost to all. Uninsured individuals …

We NEED your help!

Flint Neighborhoods United and Flint: Our Community, Our Voice has produced a flyer outlining the crazy quilt of ways to vote in 2020. It contains ways to vote by mail, by absentee, where drop boxes are located throughout the city to deposit your absentee ballot, deadlines, how to determine if you are registered, where you …

Virtual public meeting, Buick City

Public Meeting Regarding Environmental Activities at the Former GM Buick City Property in Flint RACER Trust will host a virtual public meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 22, to discuss environmental activities at the former GM Buick City property in Flint. This will include discussion of the most recent assessment activities for PFAS …

Environmental Activities Update, Buick City

Good afternoon. RACER Trust has posted an online update regarding its environmental activities at the former GM Buick City property in Flint. This update includes information about recent soil and groundwater sampling and RACER’s work to prevent the migration of PFAS-impacted groundwater at Buick City into storm sewer lines which then discharge to the Flint …

Supporting Small Businesses and Workers

Many of the small businesses in our community—restaurants, barbershops and retail stores—are still struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic. These small businesses and their workers make up the fabric of our community and need our continued help. I am pleased that last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed my legislation, the RELIEF for Main …

Take the Traffic Taming Task Force Pledge!

Each year, distracted driving kills more than 3,300 people and injures an estimated 421,000. According to University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. 25% of teens respond to a text message at least once every time they drive. Often MORE. Texting or using a hand-held phone while driving is one of the leading distractions that cause …

Virtual Women’s Summit

Below, please find links and a flyer to register via zoom access for a Virtual Women’s Summit scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2020. The Summit addresses Human Trafficking: Myths, Facts, Prevention, and Action. Speakers include: Sheriff Chris Swanson, Dr. Michelle Rosynsky, YWCA Theresa Stephens-Lock, Retired Police Chief, Mott Community College, Claudnyse D. Holloman, JD, Director, …

CE Bridges – Special COVID-19 Edition

Dear friends, MICHR Community Engagement (CE) organized three virtual events for this fall. Please be sure to register for at least one! We miss seeing you and look forward to reconnecting via Zoom. Clinical & Translational Science Award (CTSA) Roadshows: Get updates on MICHR’s grant renewal with the NIH and provide input on CE’s priorities. RSVP for one of two forums: Wednesday, September 23 or Monday, …

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