Genesee County Health Department

02/23/2026

Today we celebrate two Black women physicians, Dr. Ionia Rollin Whipper and Dr. Virginia Margaret Alexander, who led community-based public health efforts at the turn of the 20th Century.

Dr. Ionia Rollin Whipper traveled across the South during World War I to educate Black mothers and midwives about hygiene and safe childbirth. Dr. Virginia Margaret Alexander founded the Aspiranto Health Home to provide low-cost care to low-income Black families in Philadelphia.

Their legacy lives on in today’s efforts to improve Black maternal health and ensure each parent and baby has the chance to thrive.

Read more about their work in the comments!

02/23/2026

Myths about smoking during pregnancy. More information: https://smokefree.gov/quit-smoking/quitting-while-pregnant

02/22/2026

Interested in learning more about Healthy Start? Visit tinyurl.com/GCHDHealthyStart or call 810-257-3619.

02/21/2026

Looking for a little extra help with WIC or WIC Shopping? Meet Koneisha Harvey, Genesee County’s WIC Client Ambassador! Koneisha has real life experience as a WIC client and is ready to support you!

Learn more about Koneisha here: https://tinyurl.com/yhtsvcxh

02/20/2026

Know before you go: Check inspection reports online!

Inspection information is now more accessible than ever! You can view inspection reports for restaurants using our new online portal.

We encourage businesses to maintain high standards of health and safety, and we invite the public to use this portal to stay informed and support safe, healthy communities.

Link to the inspection reports website is available in the comments below! ⬇️

02/20/2026

Accidentally ingesting ma*****na can be dangerous for anyone, but it is more dangerous for children due to their size and weight. Hospitalization is often required. FREE lock bags available at GCHD. Contact us at 810-341-5004.

02/19/2026

This Black History Month we take the time to recognize the efforts of incredible public health heroes!

Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston’s work made newborn screening for sickle cell disease a national standard. Dr. David Satcher’s leadership resulted in the inclusion of elimination of racial and ethnic health disparities at the center of Healthy People 2010. Black public health pioneers have saved countless lives!

This month and every month, we work to build healthier, more just communities.
Read more about these public health heroes in the comments!

02/19/2026

Wishing our Genesee County community members a meaningful and healthy Lent! Are you going meatless for all or some days? Share your favorite nutritious meatless meals for this season!

02/18/2026

Wishing Genesee County families celebrating Ramadan a happy and healthy month! Beans and legumes (lentils, peas) are a nutritious Ramadan meal favorite in many families. What is your favorite recipe for staying healthy this month?

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

Myths and facts about becoming an organ donor!

As part of the City of Flint's partnership with Gift of Life Michigan we want to address some common misconceptions and flat-out myths about organ donation.

One of the most persistent of these myths is that doctors won't try as hard to save your life if you're an organ donor. Besides the fact that doctors in the ER don't have time to check for your organ donor status, doctors are sworn to save all lives. Even Snopes has addressed this myth and its likely origins.

Simply put, becoming a member of the organ donor registry helps save lives. Find out more about the difference you could make here: https://giftoflifemichigan.org/

02/17/2026

It is National Condom Week!
Condoms come in many different kinds: colored, flavored, latex, non-latex, ribbed, and many different sizes. It is important to find out what works best for you and your partner. Stop by our Sexual Health & Family Planning Clinic for FREE condoms during business hours, or visit a Wear One location throughout the county. See current locations here -> https://tinyurl.com/xarxsvch

Interested in offering FREE condoms at your organization? Become a Wear One Partner -> https://tinyurl.com/2nuhp3ay