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The Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) reminds residents to enjoy the summer outdoors—just don’t forget to take simple steps to prevent tick bites. With Lyme disease cases in Michigan rising 168% over the past five years, according to the Michigan...

A month to celebrate wellness: mind, body, and community. (Health Department of Northwest Michigan) As the warmer days of May unfold, so does an important opportunity to focus on health and wellness. Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) invites communities...

Empowering Healthy Communities Medicaid Awareness Month Brings Focus to Essential Health Coverage In recognition of the vital role Medicaid plays in the lives of millions of Americans, including children, adults, pregnant women, seniors, and individuals with...

National Nutrition Month Highlights the Importance of Healthy Food Choices Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) is inviting residents to kick off March by celebrating National Nutrition Month. This annual observance, organized by the Academy of Nutrition and...

Board of Health selects internal candidate to lead agency On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Board of Health appointed Shannon Klonowski as the new Health Officer for the Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW). Klonowski’s appointment follows the departure of Dan Thorell...

HDNW can support your smoke-free journey, starting today Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) and the Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance (NMPHA) are joining together to promote the Great American Smokeout by encouraging residents who are thinking about...

from Health Department of Northwest Michigan How to prevent the spread Whooping cough, also known as Pertussis, has been reported in a child in Northwest Michigan. This coincides with an increase in reports of whooping cough across the state over the last several...