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Detroit Health Department Lead Demonstration Video
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Detroit Health Department 7th Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Community Baby Shower
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Detroit Health Department offers Free Condoms by Mail
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City of Detroit Public Health Emergency Preparedness is Looking For Volunteers
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Detroit Animal Care and Control Tips on Dog Licensing
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Protect Yourself! Get Vaccinated Against Measles
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2018 Safe Sleep Walk-N-Rally
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New initiative aimed at lowering high teen pregnancy rate in Detroit
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Health Department Launched New iDecide Detroit Teen Health Center
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MDHHS recommends local health departments and schools work together to quickly isolate COVID-19 cases among students and staff, identify close contacts of those cases and
Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair, of the City of Detroit, hereby extends the Local Public Health Emergency Epidemic Order (originally issued March 20, 2021)
In response to the public health emergency of COVID-19, Detroit's Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair had previously issued an emergency public health order putting
In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 and National Recovery Month in September, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is coordinating with local health departments across the state to investigate a recent increase in reports
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announces several Emergency Orders to be rescinded on June 22, 2021
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About the Health Department
The Detroit Health Department has been providing important public health services to Detroiters for over 100 years. Under the leadership of Denise Fair, MBA, MPH, FACHE, the Health Department’s mission is to work in partnership with Detroiters to protect and promote their health, well-being, safety and resilience, and to respond to every public health need with exceptional leadership, policies, programs and services.
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The Detroit Health Department has been providing important public health services to Detroiters for over 100 years. The health department has three major offices: Population Health, Clinical Services and Outreach, and Administration and Organizational Development.
SisterFriends Detroit is a volunteer effort to support healthier moms and babies.
Bed bugs are small, flat insects that feed on the blood of people and animals when they sleep.
The mission of Detroit Animal Care is to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and visitors of the City of Detroit from animal bites, zoonotic disease, or traffic haza
Infant Safe Sleep offers counseling, one-on-one education, and classes teaching the ABC’s of Safe Sleep.
The Detroit ID is an identification card that benefits ALL Detroiters. Regardless of your immigration status, whether you are homeless, or a returning citizen, the Detroit ID is yours.
In an effort to offer parenting support, resources and education for mothers, fathers, extended family members and caregivers – the Detroit Health Department and Community Health Division will focu
Vaccines for infants, children and adults. Patients should bring their shot record, picture, ID and insurance card.
Licenses and inspects restaurants, schools, stadiums, food trucks, and temporary events. Conducts plan review for new food establishments, and investigates foodborne illnesses and complaints.
The Lead Safe Detroit Coalition provides health services and lead education, removes hazardous lead sources in homes, conducts school and home water testing, improves compliance of rental owners an
Detroit Health Department STD/HIV Prevention provides community outreach, education, and resources for testing and treatment.
Information on how to get tested, vaccinated or to receive treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.
Overview of services provided by Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) to children with special needs and their families
The Vision and Hearing Program provides FREE vision and hearing screenings to all children in Detroit, ages 3-18 years old.
The Vision and Hearing Program provides FREE vision and hearing screenings to all children in Detroit, ages 3-18 years old.
iDECIDE DETROIT is a Reproductive Health Initiative of the Detroit Health Department and the Mayor’s Office, promoting confidential adolescent friendly services, supports, and opportunities through
The Detroit Health Department wants to make sure all babies have a chance to celebrate their first birthday. We are here to provide services to help you and your family live your best lives.
The Detroit Health Department Family and Community Health goal is to empower and engage individuals, families and communities through health and wellness information and activities.
Licenses and inspects, and investigates complaints regarding pools, childcare facilities, tattoo/body art parlors, campgrounds, hotels, laundromats, medical marijuana facilities, processes applicat
Information about testing for lead in school drinking water.
The Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (OPHEP) manages preparedness and response activities in the event of a public health emergency to protect the health and wellness of people who li
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