Public Health Week in Michigan will be celebrated the week of April 14, 2008, with the final closing celebration on Earth Day, which is April 22, 2008.

The theme for Public Health Week in 2008 is "Climate Change: Our Health in Balance." Each day of the week has a theme of its own:

• Monday, April 14, 2008 - Celebrating Public Health Week
  Public Health Week Fact Sheet
• Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - Preparedness & Extreme Weather Conditions
  Preparedness and Extreme Weather Fact Sheet
• Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - Air Pollution & Respiratory Health
  Air Pollution and Respiratory Fact Sheet
• Thursday, April 17, 2008 - Water- & Vector-Borne Diseases
  Water- and Vector-Borne Disease Fact Sheet
• Friday, April 18, 2008 - Food & Water Supply
  Food and Water Supply Fact Sheet
• Monday, April 21, 2008 - Mental Health
  Mental Health Fact Sheet

There are many individuals, organizations, groups and coalitions throughout the state that are doing great work in these areas. Ten of these individuals and groups have been chosen to receive the Hometown Health Hero Award for 2008.

They will be recognized by MDCH Director Janet Olszewski and their legislators in a special ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda on April 22, 2008, (Earth Day) at 10:00 a.m.

Thank you for your participation in Public Health Week 2008.