Saginaw County Health Department - SCHD

12/23/2025

🎄🍼 Bennie says, “Hey! Did you know?”
Breastfeeding helps little ones grow!
WIC’s got support, tips, and cheer,
For healthy babies all year! 💙

12/23/2025

The Community Outreach and Resource Exchange office (room 312) will be closed from December 24th - January 2nd. Services will resume at 8:00am on January 5th.

12/22/2025

Exciting news. Transportation is becoming easier for non-emergency medical appointments. Call to see if you are eligible.

Exciting news. Transportation is becoming easier for non-emergency medical appointments. Call to see if you are eligible.

(Not all these rides will be scheduled with STARS but we are thankful to be one of the vendors helping with this effort!)

12/22/2025

🎄 This elf knows food safety’s the way,
To keep holiday germs far away!
Wash those hands and check each date,
Cook it right—don’t take the bait.
Chill leftovers, don’t let them sit,
A healthy feast is the perfect fit!

This holiday season, protect your cheer by following four simple steps at home to prevent food poisoning:
🧼 Clean | 🔪 Separate | 🔥 Cook | ❄️ Chill

Learn more here:
👉 https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/prevention/index.html

12/22/2025

Give gifts of time to help a new parent so they can be rested to practice every time.

12/22/2025

The Saginaw County Health Department will be closed on the following dates in observance of the holidays:

• Wednesday, December 24
• Thursday, December 25
• Wednesday, December 31
• Thursday, January 1

We will resume normal business hours following each closure. Thank you, and we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! 🎄✨

12/21/2025

It's OK not to feel merry and bright. This season can bring up feelings of loneliness & grief ✨ Hope, help & healing are within reach. Reach out to someone to speak about what’s weighing on you. You can also call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org

12/19/2025

Recall check! While out shopping for that special item for baby, stay up-to-date on latest recalls and product warnings at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

12/19/2025

🧦🚨 Bennie Says: Don’t Panic—Plan! 🚨🧦
If trouble pops up, big or small,
Will you know who to call and what to do at all?
Make a plan now—no need to fret,
Future you will say, “Best idea yet!”

Bennie wants to remind everyone:
If you don’t already have one, make a household emergency plan!

🤞 We hope you never need it —
✅ but just in case you do, having a plan means you’ll know exactly what to do when it matters most.

A little planning today can make a big difference tomorrow.
Be prepared, not scared! ✨📋
https://www.saginawpublichealth.org/programs-services/emergency-preparedness/

12/18/2025

🎒🍊 Bennie Took a Trip to Herig Elementary! 🍍🎒

Today, Bennie joined students during lunch at Herig Elementary to help promote healthy eating habits!

He spotted lots of students enjoying tasty, healthy choices like oranges and pineapples 🍊🍍—and when Bennie saw someone making a healthy choice, they received a sticker to celebrate! ⭐

Bennie says: Healthy foods help growing bodies learn, play, and shine every day! 💪✨

12/18/2025

🎉 Thank You for Voting! 🎉

A big thank you to everyone who voted in our Door Decorating Contest!

🏆 Social Media Winner: Laboratory Department
🏅 Internal Judging Winner: Administration Department

We loved seeing the creativity, teamwork, and holiday spirit throughout the building. Thank you to all departments who decorated and helped make this contest so much fun! 🎄✨

12/17/2025

🧦✨ Bennie is back in Room 312! ✨🧦
Today, Bennie is checking out all the FREE safety items available for our community!

Stop by and get your certificate for:
🚨 Free smoke alarms
🏠 Free radon test kits
🔒 Free gun locks
🦠 COVID-19 test kits
👜 Lock bags

Bennie says: A safer home starts with simple steps—and free help makes it even easier! 💙

Come see us in Room 312 to learn more!