From Health Department of Northwest Michigan (11/08/22) Approximately 96 million American adults—more than one in three—have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, more than 80% don’t know they have it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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It’s National Infant Immunization Week: Stay on track with your child’s vaccinations
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 24 – 30, 2022. Each year, NIIW celebrates the critical role vaccination plays in protecting the health of our children and families — and this year we’re reminding parents of the importance of staying up to date with...
Residents can access their own immunization records through new portal
September 2, 2021 - Health Department of Northwest Michigan COVID-19 Update The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has created a new Michigan Immunization Portal for residents to review and...
Area Lions Clubs Support the East Jordan Family Health Center Diabetes Program
In a partnership between area Lions Clubs and their District, East Jordan Family Health Center received a donation of $1,200 towards continuous glucose monitors for diabetic patients in need of financial assistance. Partnering together in this donation are the East...
Preventing 1 Million Heart Attacks and Strokes
Heart attacks and strokes are catastrophic, life-changing, and all too common—yet most are preventable. Alarmingly, more than 800,000 of these events happened to adults ages 35–64 in 2016. Many opportunities to spot and treat risk factors, such as identifying people...
PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) Programs
What is PATH? Personal Action Towards Health (PATH) is an interactive, six-week series facilitated by two trained leaders who typically have chronic conditions themselves. During each session, PATH participants discuss self-management strategies, such as: Dealing with...
MCIR – Michigan Care Improvement Registry
MCIR - FAQs Source: https://www.mcir.org/resource/public-freqently-asked-questions/ The MCIR, or Michigan Care Improvement Registry, is a collaborative project through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. MCIR ensures consistent accessibility to a...
Drive-Thru Diabetic Testing
Drive-Thru Diabetic Testing Now Available at the East Jordan Family Health Center Location. A1C and Foot Exams. Thursdays 12 - 4 pm. Appointments are required. Call to schedule an appointment: - East Jordan: (231) 536-2206 - Bellaire: (231) 533-8649 Diabetes is...








