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For anyone who have not yet attended Mental Health First Aid please see below for a few available training dates – time is 8:30 am – 5 pm (This training is currently being offered by GHS Free of Charge). Keep in mind, if you have 20 people at your church, community, parent, or social group …

The Genesee County Medical Society has reviewed the announcement in which the CDC stated that Flint municipal water which has been correctly filtered is no longer a health hazard for lead, as well as the EPA report on which it is based. Data supports decreasing lead levels in Flint municipal water during the period of …

LANSING. With Michigan residents and visitors traveling to far away destinations for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is encouraging individuals to place an emergency preparedness kit in their vehicles. “The Fourth of July weekend is when individuals and families travel and take extended …

FLINT, Mich. – Local, state and nonprofit teams will continue canvassing efforts this week to check on Flint water system customers who have not been confirmed by officials to have received a filter, according to the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD). From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June …

Flint, Mich.– Communities First, Inc. is showing Little Giants to kick off their Movies Under the Stars series. Attendees of the movie on June 24 at Atwood Stadium (701 University Avenue, Flint) are invited to wear their favorite team jersey and participate in a variety of football drills and athletic challenges. Featured guests are football …

LANSING. In honor of June as National Pet Preparedness Month, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is encouraging Michiganders to create an emergency preparedness kit for their pets to ensure complete family readiness during an emergency or disaster. “Pet Preparedness Month is the time of year to make sure you …

The University of Michigan-Flint is creating a set of digital tools to provide Flint residents with access to information and resources regarding the water crisis. In order to get a better sense of the needs of the community, the team is collecting survey information to help inform the direction of these digital tools.  It will …