District Health Department 4

11/07/2025

DHD4 Residents: All DHD4 offices will be closed this upcoming Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veteran's Day. Please plan accordingly.

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

Daylight Saving Time ended over this past weekend, which means it’s time to replace those batteries in your carbon monoxide or CO detector.
Learn more about CO at https://t.co/JVpC5S2OqM.

11/05/2025

We are looking for individuals in Michigan with personal experience as a parent or guardian of a child with special health care needs (birth to 26), ora young adult (18 to 26) with a disability or diagnosis, to serve on this group. To see open positions and obtain an application, visit https://f2fmichigan.org/who-we-are/family-leadership-network/

11/04/2025

TBTA is offering free rides to and from all food banks and food pantries in the month of November. You can call the TBTA schedulers at (989) 354-2487.

11/03/2025

Christmas Assistance sign up through Salvation Army in Alpena County. See flyer for more details!

11/02/2025

🗣️Parents, your voice matters! Use "Talk. They Hear You." resources to start meaningful conversations with your kids about the dangers of va**ng. Let's help our youth reach their full potential. https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep20-03-01-080.pdf

11/01/2025

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common virus that can cause serious illness in infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. 😷
Protect yourself and loved ones:
✅ Wash hands often
✅ Stay home when sick
✅ Talk to your healthcare provider about new RSV vaccines

10/31/2025

As we navigate a potential distruption of SNAP benefits, we want to ensure residents are aware of the resources available within the county.

10/31/2025

Halloween Safety 🎃
Have a fun and safe Halloween!
👻 Wear bright colors or reflective tape
🍬 Check treats before eating
🚶‍♀️ Use sidewalks and crosswalks
🎭 Choose flame-resistant costumes

10/30/2025

PDF Version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bBJufyH9HIq9dvUJA_HwqkcKfTLuFbIk/view?usp=sharing
There is a parent focus group being held by Michigan Public Health Institute at the APLEX in Alpena on November 4th. There will be dinner provided and a $100 visa gift card for participation in the session.
To register use the QR Code, go to Register Here: https://redcap.link/PFGAlpena
or email Libbey at lleahy@mphi.org
FOR QUESTIONS cstarmer@mphi.org

10/30/2025

Did you know that some animals like cats and dogs can be born with rabies? Rabies can get transferred to humans through biting. It is important to keep your pet up to date on vaccines and keep them on a leash in public.