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...
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...
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...
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...
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 - 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 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...
