Due to severe weather, the Houghton and Keweenaw MDHHS offices will be closed for the remainder of the day. Services are still being met through telework. If you suspect abuse or neglect, call 855-444-3911. Check case status at https://t.co/3C36bVbral.

This Black History Month, we honor Dr. Alexa Canady for being a trailblazer and contributing tremendously to Michigan's rich legacy of public health and human services. Photo credit: Brianna Jones/Michigan Medicine

As federal changes create new challenges, this budget takes practical steps to protect Michigan’s health care system, bringing new for Medicaid, supporting care workers, expanding behavioral health services, and maternal health. #MIbudget

Thank you @GVSU for hosting the 2026 Health Economic Insights. Proud to share @MichiganHHS’s — and our partners’ — continued efforts and progress toward keeping kids safe, supporting the health care workforce, and improving access to health care for all people in Michigan.

As we continue to celebrate influential Black leaders, groundbreaking milestones and transformative initiatives from the past 100 years in Michigan, we recognize Gloria Bigham for her invaluable contributions to the field of nursing.

Today, we honor Charles H. Wright, M.D., a physician, historic museum founder, researcher and lifelong NAACP member who made phenomenal contributions to our state's rich history. Learn more about Dr. Wright via The Wright Museum's website: https://t.co/OrF0vGIvXm.

Today we honor and remember those impacted by the MSU shooting three years ago. Help is always available for anyone in crisis. Call or text 988, or visit https://t.co/i8xwL8ZWu3.

In Michigan, 37% of adults have hypertension. This Valentine’s Day, show love to your heart by planning an active date like walking, dancing, or a fitness class to keep your heart strong:

Today's stop on the timeline of highlighting influential Black leaders, groundbreaking milestones and transformative initiatives from the past 100 years, recognizes the 1940s. Learn about Ruth Ellis here: https://t.co/tW7DDEZsgG.

Under Michigan's secure storage law, firearms must be safely stored when a minor is (or is likely to be) present. To learn about the law, the benefits of secure storage and how to practice secure storage to protect children, please visit https://t.co/0zBdLK3yx5.

Everyone needs to exercise, even people with asthma. If exercise makes you struggle for breath, take this quiz https://t.co/a3yIDX4r1o.

As we continue on the timeline of highlighting influential Black leaders, groundbreaking milestones and transformative initiatives from the past 100 years, we recognize the year 1931. Learn more about Dr. Cornely via the University of Michigan: https://t.co/xkdfedxJHA.

In 2023, heart disease was the #1 cause of death in Michigan and stroke was #4. Together they accounted for 30.9% of all underlying causes of death. This Heart Month, take steps to protect your health: https://t.co/xtMQRkT2Ts.

Due to recent severe poisonings, MDHHS urges everyone to only purchase pesticides with an EPA Registration Number and an EPA Establishment Number on the label. Read the details here: https://t.co/t2nG8JAnHU

"A Century of Black History Commemorations" honoring Michigan’s rich legacy of public health and human services by highlighting influential Black leaders, groundbreaking milestones and transformative initiatives from the past 100 years. Learn more: https://t.co/DJJcgKYXdN.

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a day to address the impact of HIV on Black communities. Together, we can make history by working to overcome structural barriers to HIV testing, prevention and treatment. https://t.co/KGxsUm1TL3

In Michigan, 33.8% of adult females have hypertension and 35.1% have high cholesterol. This month and beyond, let's raise awareness and take action to protect women’s heart health through healthy choices and regular checkups. https://t.co/YQeXWqmlQW

GET TO FRESH AIR if you suspect CO poisoning, have symptoms like sudden headaches, dizziness and nausea or your CO detector goes off. Then, call 911 for help. Learn more about CO at https://t.co/W9VGXt52Xy.

On World Cancer Day, we shine a light on the MDHHS programs, services and resource materials available to help Michiganders avoid, find and live with cancer. Visit this link https://t.co/dm1ZEL4cmy to learn about this work and share it with your community.

Throughout the month, we will honor Michigan’s rich legacy of public health and human services by highlighting influential Black leaders, groundbreaking milestones and transformative initiatives from the past 100 years.