Genesee County Health Department

11/05/2025

🚨 Boil Water Advisory 🚨
Due to a loss of water pressure, a Boil Water Advisory is in effect for homes and businesses along Irish Road and Court Street in Davison Township. Please boil all tap water for at least 1 minute and let it cool before consuming, cooking, or washing dishes. Residents should use boiled or bottled water until further notice.

For more details visit: https://tinyurl.com/jn552h4u

11/05/2025

Va**ng products are the most commonly used to***co products among teens. Many v**e products contain ni****ne, which can be harmful. The ni****ne in v**e products is highly addictive. It can harm the brain and affect attention and learning.

11/05/2025

Did you know that it is not safe to use ma*****na while pregnant? Choosing safer alternatives will benefit both mom and baby. For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/cannabis/health-effects/pregnancy.html.

11/04/2025

You may have heard about Healthy Start, but do you qualify? Visit https://www.geneseecountymi.gov/departments/health_department/programs/healthy_start.php to view our program details or fill out an interest form.

11/04/2025

A Health Care Transition, is the process of getting youth ready for health care as an adult. During childhood, a parent or caregiver will usually help youth with their health and health care needs-calling to set up appointments, filling out forms, and keeping track of medications.

As youth age, managing those needs becomes their own responsibility. Achieving this independence requires an organized transition process for them to gain independent health care skills, prepare for an adult model of care, and transfer to new clinicians.

Find more information on transition services here: https://tinyurl.com/CSHCSmdhhsservice

11/03/2025

Purple crying describes a normal phase in a baby’s development in which they get fussy or cry for long periods of time. Education about The Period of PURPLE Crying helps parents learn how to care for their baby — and themselves — during this time. Learn more at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/purple-crying.

11/01/2025

Looking for food assistance? Check out these great resources!

https://www.fbem.org/

https://mi211.org/

10/31/2025

Do not let STIs haunt you this Halloween.
STIs can be sneaky- but getting tested doesn’t have to be scary.
Know your status, protect your health, and your partner’s.

Free or low-cost confidential testing is available at the Sexual Health and Family Planning Clinic located on the 4th floor of the New Administration Building. Call 810-237-4538 to make an appointment.

10/29/2025

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of sleep-related causes of infant death. If you bring baby into your bed to , be sure to follow practices when finished. Move baby to a safe sleep space EVERYTIME you breastfeed.

10/28/2025

Do you want to learn more about ma*****na safety? Join us for a free online informational session. Each attendee will receive a FREE lock bag! Register for a session here: https://forms.office.com/g/kFyP9HHs3b

10/27/2025

10/26/2025

Enjoy coffee and baked goods while you learn! ☕🍩

Join our environmental health team in Linden this month to learn about radon testing, prevalence in our area, and what you can do to keep your family safe.