04/20/2022
💤 All parents have questions about #safesleep.
Get your questions answered – register for a FREE, VIRTUAL safe sleep training* today: https://bit.ly/3LSDQfl
*Completing a Health Department training earns you a FREE sleep sack
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04/19/2022
Check out Genesee Health Plan's Drive Thru Vaccine Event this Thursday! Offerings include COVID-19 vaccines, free masks, free home-testing kits, health care enrollment resources, and more!
For additional vaccine clinics, visit www.gchd.us/coronavirus/vaccineclinics!.
04/18/2022
Looking for family planning services? The Genesee County Health Department has everything for your family planning needs! We have a variety of birth control options from long term methods such as IUDs to daily methods such as the pill! Call 810-237-4538 to schedule an appointment to discuss which family planning method is right for you!
04/15/2022
#STIs are at an all-time high and prevention is critical. The good news: there are many ways to get STI care! GCHD provides STI testing through their Sexual Health and Family Planning Clinic. Call 810-237-4538 to schedule an STI testing appointment today and pick up free condoms! Same day walk-in appointments may be available. Visit www.gchd.us/clinics/sexualhealth for more info. #STIWeek
04/13/2022
Spread the word: #STIs CAN be prevented if you #TalkTestTreat during #STIWeek & all year long: https://go.usa.gov/xsysV. Call 810-237-4538 to schedule an STI testing appointment today and pick up free condoms! Same day walk-in appointments may be available. Visit www.gchd.us/clinics/sexualhealth for more info.
04/12/2022
Attention teens! You have the power to protect yourself and your partner from STIs and unplanned pregnancy. Even if you’re not sexually active yet, be prepared! On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, our Sexual Health and Family Planning clinic is now open exclusively to teens from 3pm-7pm. Food and gift card incentives are provided at your appointment! Call 810-237-4538 to schedule an appointment (same day walk-in appointments may be available). For more information visit https://www.gchd.us/clinics/sexualhealth and www.cdc.gov/teenpregnancy/teens
04/12/2022
Come join us to celebrate the 5th anniversary of #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and the movement to change the state of #BlackMaternalHealth! Founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, #BMHW22 is an exciting week of activism, awareness, and community-building. Learn more at blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw and get involved today!
04/11/2022
Attention teens! You have the power to protect yourself and your partner from STIs and unplanned pregnancy. Even if you’re not sexually active yet, be prepared! On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, our Sexual Health and Family Planning clinic is now open exclusively to teens from 3pm-7pm. Food and gift card incentives are provided at your appointment! Call 810-237-4538 to schedule an appointment (same day walk-in appointments may be available). For more information visit https://www.gchd.us/clinics/sexualhealth and www.cdc.gov/teenpregnancy/teens
04/11/2022
April 10-16, 2022 is STD Awareness Week. This week provides an opportunity to raise awareness about STDs and how they impact our lives. Call 810-237-4538 to schedule an appointment to get tested today! #STDWeek
04/08/2022
How can public health help prevent cancer? Episode 13 of "That's Public Health"
Public health is centered on preventative care, more so than diagnosis and treatment. Cancer being one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., is best addressed by prevention and timely detection. Cervical cancer is preventable with HPV vaccination and appropriate screenings, both of which are offered through our family planning and immunization clinics. To schedule a Family Planning appointment call 810-237-4538 or 810-237-4569 for Immunizations. #NationalPublicHealthWeek
Prevention is important in the fight against cancer. By emphasizing early interventions — through tools such as screenings and vaccination — we can shift the...
04/08/2022
🚩 INFANT PRODUCT RECALL - Stokke recalls Clikk High Chairs (see image) due to fall and injury hazards.
For more information, consumers can contact Stokke:
◾ Toll-free at 877-978-6553 from 9am - 8pm (ET), Mon - Fri;
◾ By email at [email protected];
◾ At https://recall.stokke.com/clikkwhite; OR
◾ At www.stokke.com; click “Product safety" (bottom of the page)
04/06/2022
Don't miss the next Maternal Child Health Network webinar!
👋🏽 April 29th from 11am - 1pm | Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Learn more about PPD and available local resources!
Register for this FREE webinar today: https://bit.ly/3uw1NRP
04/06/2022
Why are STIs still a public health issue? Episode 12 of "That's Public Health"
Happy Public Health Week! Did you know new STI cases in the U.S. reached an all-time high in 2019, for the sixth year in a row according to the American Public Health Association? Our sexual health and family planning clinics offer low to no cost STI testing and treatment! Call 810-237-4538 to schedule an appointment; same-day appointments may be available.
We’ve made a lot of strides on sexually transmitted infections, but work is far from over. Today, the fight against STIs is a fight against shame, stigma and...
03/31/2022
#DYK Breastfeeding can be done successfully without bed sharing.
All parents have questions about #safesleep. Get your questions answered – register for a FREE, VIRTUAL safe sleep training* today: https://bit.ly/3LSDQfl
Need help with your breastfeeding journey? Call (810) 237-4606 to speak with a Breastfeeding Counselor or visit www.gchd.us/breastfeedingsupport.
Find more info on safe sleep at www.gchd.us/safesleep
03/29/2022
Did you know that the Genesee County Health Department provides free hearing screenings for children in Genesee County? Health Department staff provide hearing screenings in schools throughout Genesee County for students in Kindergarten, second (2nd) and fourth (4th) grades. We also work with preschool programs throughout Genesee County to provide hearing screenings to preschoolers, ages 3-5.
03/28/2022
Looking for family planning services? The Genesee County Health Department has everything for your family planning needs! We have a variety of birth control options from long term methods such as IUDs to daily methods such as the pill! Call 810-237-4538 to schedule an appointment to discuss which family planning method is right for you!
03/25/2022
#DYK Babies are less likely to choke while sleeping on their backs.
All parents have questions about #safesleep.
Get your questions answered – register for a FREE, VIRTUAL safe sleep training* today: https://bit.ly/3LSDQfl
Find more info on safe sleep at www.gchd.us/safesleep
03/20/2022
March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to address the impact of HIV on American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians and to encourage HIV testing, prevention, and treatment in Native communities. Our sexual health clinic offers free HIV testing! Call 810-237-4538 to schedule an appointment or for more information.
03/18/2022
Do you enjoy free stuff? Join SMILE and earn rewards for doing things you’ve already been doing for you and your baby! For more information about SMILE, call 810-237-4606, or visit our website at https://www.gchd.us/smileclub/
03/18/2022
Visit www.healthychildren.org for more information on car seat safety or contact Genesee Healthy Start's Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) at (810) 257-3619.
03/17/2022
Installing a residential well system? Our Environmental Health Division is here to help with permits and bacteria testing! Visit https://www.gchd.us/water-well-permit/ for more information.
03/17/2022
Keep your child healthy - get caught up on their recommended vaccines. Call 810-237-4569 to schedule your child’s appointment.
03/16/2022
#DYK Babies don’t need a blanket to sleep comfortably. Babies should be dressed just as adults would be for sleeping.
All parents have questions about #safesleep. Get your questions answered – register for a FREE, VIRTUAL safe sleep training* today: https://bit.ly/3LSDQfl
Find more info on safe sleep at www.gchd.us/safesleep
03/14/2022
It’s that time of year and National Nutrition Month is here!
For the month of March, we encourage you to try more than just a starch. Make veggies and fruit half of your plate, if you need any help WIC is always here to educate. Reach out the nutritionists at GCHD WIC for more information! 810-237-4537.
03/09/2022
Learn more about TB: https://bit.ly/30PBefy
#diseaseprevention
03/07/2022
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on women and show support for women with HIV. Our sexual health clinic offers free HIV testing! Call 810-237-4538 to schedule an appointment or visit www.SexWeGetIt.com for more information. #NWGHAAD #StopHIVTogether
03/06/2022
#DYK Infants sleeping in an adult bed are at an increased risk for sleep-related death.
All parents have questions about #safesleep. Get your questions answered – register for a FREE, VIRTUAL safe sleep training* today: https://bit.ly/3LSDQfl
Find more info on safe sleep at www.gchd.us/safesleep
03/04/2022
Want to learn more interesting facts about breastfeeding? Reach out to the Peer Counselors at GCHD WIC today! 810-237-4606
02/28/2022
Looking for family planning services? The Genesee County Health Department has everything for your family planning needs! We have a variety of birth control options from long term methods such as IUDs to daily methods such as the pill! Call 810-237-4538 to schedule an appointment to discuss which family planning method is right for you!
02/24/2022
📰 On February 17th, a formula recall was issued for multiple Abbott powder formulas manufactured in the Sturgis, Michigan plant. This recall is specifically isolated to POWDER FORMULA including Similac®, Alimentum ® and EleCare®.
Are you a WIC client? Find out what to do next: https://bit.ly/3BP0bWp
Read the full recall notice here: https://bit.ly/3591TpD
Additional information from Abbot: www.similacrecall.com
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Per the CDC, studies have shown that handwashing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related sicknesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu!
Address correction ---- Not Stevenson, but Chevrolet. See you soon! Cycling Circles is today at 1pm. Come on out to Chevy Commons 306 N. Chevrolet.
2017 Cycling Circles Event at Chevy Commons trail
Cycling Circles free family cycling event at Chevy Commons trail, Saturday, September 30, 1 to 3 pm.
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April Swartout is discussing insurance enrollment assistance.
Genesee County Health Department Whooping cough and pertussis
“In the early stage of illness, pertussis can resemble a common cold. Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, mild dry cough and low-grade fever. The disease is most contagious at this time,” stated Genesee County Health Department Medical Director, Dr. Gary Johnson. After about 1 to 2 weeks, more serious “coughing spells” develop that can last for more than a minute and result in difficulty breathing. At the end of a coughing spell, the individual may make a high-pitched “whooping” sound as they try to catch their breath. Sometimes the coughing will cause vomiting.
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Quit smoking now with help from the Quitline. You may qualify for free and professional help, and you can call 24/7. Help is only a phone call away. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-784-8669.
"To***co 21" public hearing in progress.
Suffering mom with cancer
Do you want to save money? Smoking one pack a day can cost you over $2,000 a year. However, smoking doesn't just cost you money- it can cost you your life. Quit smoking now with help from the Quitline. You may qualify for free and professional help, and you can call 24/7. Help is only a phone call away. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-784-8669.
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Are you pregnant and smoke? Quit smoking now with help from the Quitline. You may qualify for free and professional help, and you can call 24/7. Help is only a phone call away. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-784-8669.
Cessation Tips
It's January 1st! Quit smoking now with help from the Quitline. You may qualify for free and professional help, and you can call 24/7. Help is only a phone call away. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-784-8669.
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Pertussis ( whooping cough) can cause serious illness in babies, children, teens, and adults. Symptoms of pertussis usually develop within 5 to 10 days after being exposed, but sometimes not for as long as 3 weeks. Español: La tosferina (tos convulsiva o pertussis) puede causar enfermedades graves en bebés, niños, adolescentes y adultos. Los síntomas de la tosferina aparecen, por lo general, 5 a 10 días después de que la persona haya estado expuesta a la bacteria, pero algunas veces pueden pasar hasta 3 semanas antes de que aparezcan.
Flu vaccinations genesee county health department flint, michigan
Flu vaccinations are recommended for all persons over age 6 months but are especially important for young children 6 months to 5 years old, seniors, people of any age with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, people living with or caring for those at high risk for complications from influenza, and health care workers. Call 810.237.4540 for more information or to make an appointment for your flu shot. Be wise! Immunize! Genesee County Health Department. Your Health. Our Work.
What are your family planning goals? Call 810.237.4538 for family planning assistance.
Childhood vaccines
Did you know that Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) offers offsite immunization clinics throughout Genesee County? Yes, we do! So, if you cannot make it to GCHD’s Burton clinic at 3373 S. Saginaw to get your child vaccinated, or your flu vaccine, come to one of the offsite clinics listed below.
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#cyclingcirclesflint until 3pm.
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Genesee County Friend of the Court
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Fostering Creativity: Ennis Center for Childr
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Community Foundation of Greater Flint
500 S Saginaw Street, Suite 200 -
452 S Saginaw St
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502 Church St.
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Flint Downtown Development Authority
502 Church St -
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League of Women Voters - Flint Area
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UM-Flint Student Veterans Resource Center
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee
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Voices for Children Advocacy Center
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Comments
Will you please state the priorities for getting vaccine, are they the same as State guidelines. Called last week to clarify whether the Monday 5-6 appointment or registration was the priority list for over 65, was told registration. Web site indicates you can still make appointment on Monday 5-6, Why if people are on list and you have appointments available, first people registered should get them, regardless of Race or where they live in county. Other counties are doing much better then GCHD. I have been registered for a week, will these other groups be put ahead of me.
Will you please state the priorities for getting vaccine, are they the same as State guidelines. Called last week to clarify whether the Monday 5-6 appointment or registration was the priority list for over 65, was told registration. Web site indicates you can still make appointment on Monday 5-6, Why if people are on list and you have appointments available, first people registered should get them, regardless of Race or where they live in county. Other counties are doing much better then GCHD. I have been registered for a week, will these other groups be put ahead of me.
Just saw something disturbing on Genesee County Health Department, web site
Genesee County is prioritizing Phase 1B as follows:
Those aged 80 years or older, and
Individuals in groups hit the hardest by COVID-19: African Americans, Hispanics, and Flint residents
What happened to over 65???? Is it a local thing, because I can't find it in the Michigan site. Legal?? What about the rest of the county?
MICHIGAN.GOV
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The Genesee County Health Department, hasn't posted an update lately, Is the Health Dept using strictly the new sign up register or are they still going to have that Monday 5-6 appointment, which isn't working. Please update on procedures, I understand the shortage here in Michigan, Comment Genesee County get 3000 does, First 3000 that registered are called, post the list!!!
Today I received the Covid-19 Vaccine, Moderna. The experience has been amazing. I was greeted by the Sheriff, paper work verified by the GCHD, given the shot by a registered nurse along with being greeted by the National guard. Then checked on and released after 15 minutes by the EMT. This whole process ran smooth.
I’m thankful for the scientists and doctors who made this record-breaking vaccine possible. A big thank you to the Genesee County Health Department and the health care workers who are administering the vaccine standing out in the cold making the process effortless.
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The Genesee County Health Department needs to clarify what is going on, some of us called Senior Centers last week and had our name sent to GCHD, are we ahead of people that got an appointment on line after we signed up, Some are still trying to get appointments on line!!!!! We checked the system and it crashed at 5:00, sad system. No one understands what is going on. Need to just register online and have system generate appointments when vaccine is available, get a system from other counties or from a commercial operation (Meijer, Rite Aid, etc) Thank you
I manage to get a time, fill-in my info, and submitted and got this error message.
when I try to log on, this is what I see
Site has crashed!!! What a joke for vaccine distribution!
High praise to our Genesee County Health Department and the Gensee County Sheriff Department. I received my vaccination at the Perry Center this morning. Major organization! My appointment was at 8:10AM. I arrived a few minutes early since I didn't know whether to enter off Perry Rd or S.Saginaw St. It ended up being Perry Rd. There was a GESH cruiser there directing traffic. There were maybe 10 cars ahead of me. The line began to move PROMPTLY at 8:00AM. They had 10 nurses on duty as well as some county paramedics and one Regional Ambulance, as a precaution. I received my Pfizer vaccine at 8:10AM. No side effects felt. Traffic is directed to the south side of the building to wait out your 15 mins and then you exit out onto S. Saginaw. I was on my way home at 8:34AM. I go back for my second shot 3 weeks from today, same time, same place. Hats off to every single person involved in this roll out at the Perry Center. Proud day for Genesee County! Many thanks for all the hard work that has been done, is being done and will continue to get done! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏⭐
I am trying to register, I am 77 years old with COPD. can not find how to register.
I have commented on this site's a couple times, I saw that you added a couple of sites, The only way to do this safely is "Drive through" Most older citizens can't stand very long, and lines would spread virus, plus the cold, it's winter in Michigan. Find someplace to drive in and out, better for health care workers and everyone.