Angie Gullekson, MPH,CPS.TTS, community Health Coordinator at Di.strict Health Department #10

Public health campaigns aim to keep kids safe from Marijuana poisoning

As more adults use marijuana, the downside is more young children are ending up with marijuana poisoning. Here's how Michigan's local health departments are keeping them safe.

Mark Witte
CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges

Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.

Port Sanilac Harbor.
St. Clair County author highlights thumb area attractions in new book

Leslie Cieplechowicz has published her second book highlighting Mighigan places to visit in Michigan Revealed - Exploring the Mitten’s Thumb. It's scheduled for release in October.

Knowlton Ice Wagon.
Knowlton Ice Museum preserves Port Huron’s history of the ice industry – part one

The Community Foundation is proud to continue to protect a little slice of Port Huron’s history and the legacy of Mickey and Agnes Knowlton through its preservation of several turn-of-the-century ice wagons that are part of the larger Knowlton Ice Museum collection.

Stacy Miotke stocking clothes.
Soaring Dreams Thrift Store provides workplace for adults with special needs

St. Clair resident Vicki Helhowski provides workplace experience and friendships for the community's special needs adults at her thrift store and ice cream shop in Riverside Plaza.

Dentist, Dr. Gina Tischendorf, takes a final peak at Giovanni's teeth.
New public health program improves oral health for Michigan’s children

To address childhood tooth decay, the Michigan Department of Human Health Services (MDHHS) launched the Kindergartener’s Oral Health Assessment Program (KOHA).    

The Harrington Inn at 1026 Military St. in Port Huron.
Historical properties highlight the history of the Blue Water Area

Take a trip through the Blue Water Area, showcasing a few of the area's most prestigious historic homes and buildings.

Ariane Donnelly, Anne Davis, and Tanya Andrews at the Prescription for Health booth at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. Prescription for Health is Washtenaw County's produce prescription program.
Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding

Efforts are underway to better coordinate efforts between produce prescription programs and to create more standardized funding mechanisms for them.

Jazmyn Vitro (left) Kanye Cole (right) enjoy a date for two in front of the new sculpture at Thomas Edison Parkway.
Swanky Spreads offers a unique spin on the classic summer picnic

Port Huron resident and entrepreneur Valerie Kelley has taken the love of her family outings and transformed them into a thriving business.

Dawn Mitchell playing at Sanborn Park where the 2024 Robinson Tennis Tournament will be held
Game, Set, Match! The Francis J. Robinson Tennis Tournament returns for 67th year

The longest-running tennis tournament in the Blue Water Area returns on July 30. The Francis J. Robinson Tennis Tournament expects to draw more than 200 athletes.  

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