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Physical Health and Wellness

Physical Health and Wellness

Oral Health - There is a strong connection between oral disease and physical health. Learn more about the importance of Oral Health.

WIC - WIC is a health and nutrition program for women, infants, and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

Breastfeeding - Breastfeeding can reduce the risk for short and long-term health conditions for both infants and their mothers.

Substance use - Learn what resources are available to support families who may be experiencing substance use disorder

Safe Sleep –  Sleep related deaths are preventable. Learn how to help a baby sleep safely.

Mother Infant Health Equity Improvement Plan - Michigan’s strategic plan to improve maternal and infant health

Family Planning – Michigan's Family Planning Program provides high quality reproductive health care to women, men, and teens at low or no-cost.

 Lead -  Lead exposure can impact both children and pregnant women

Child Development – Resources to support how a child learns and grows

Early-On Michigan – Early Intervention for children birth to three

MI Kids Matter  - Michigan resources for families

Additional Resources

  • School Readiness

    Every child in Michigan should be ready and able to learn by Kindgergarten

  • Social Emotional Health

    Emotional health is an important part of overall wellness for parents and children.

  • Early Childhood System

    All children need access to high-quality services.   To support the healthy development of all children states and communities must provide comprehensive and coordinated systems of high-quality services.

  • Local Services

    Supplemental services such as housing, transportation, local health department information, and more are an important part of every community. 

  • Research and Data

    Home Visiting and early childhood programs have a strong basis in research.