Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.
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If you cannot afford child care, payment assistance is available.
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Information on the Food Assistance Program, eligibility requirements, and other food resources.
Information about the health care programs available through Medicaid and how to qualify.
Our migrant program works with a number of organizations to provide services for Michigan’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
A federal program which helps persons admitted into the U.S. as refugees to become self-sufficient after their arrival.
Universal caseload, or task-based processing, is a different way of handling public assistance cases.
Information on the Children's Protective Services Program, child abuse reporting procedures, and help for parents in caring for their children.
Information on adoption programs, adoption resources, locating birth parents and obtaining information from adoption records.
Information on Adult Protective Services, Independent Living Services, Adult Community Placement Services, and HIV/AIDS Support Services.
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Programs for healthy children & families, including immunization, lead poisoning prevention, prenatal smoking cessation, and many others.
Information on the Children's Foster Care program and becoming a Foster Parent.
Information about the Michigan law that requires certain information be made available to a woman who is seeking an abortion at least 24 hours prior to the abortion procedure.
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MDHHS and partners support a continuum of prevention services. The continuum is inclusive of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention activities. Visit this page to learn more.
Information about injury and violence prevention programs in Michigan
Information on Safe Sleep for your baby, how to protect your baby's life.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' (MDHHS) Division of Environmental Health (DEH) uses the best available science to reduce, eliminate, or prevent harm from environmental, chemical, and physical hazards.
Resources and information to assist in assuring firearm safety for families in the state of Michigan.
The Division of Victim Services (DVS) provides a voice advocating for and responding to all victims of crime in Michigan. Learn more about DVS-funded programs and services, including Michigan’s 24/7, free, confidential, and anonymous domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines.
Medical Resources for Child Protection
Serves as liaison and provides funding to Michigan’s 45 local health departments.
Adult Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services
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Prevention of diseases & conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and many others.
Information on communicable & chronic diseases.
Home to an array of public health programs, initiatives and interventions aimed at improving the health and well-being of women, infants, families and communities.
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Bridge Card Participation Information on Electronic Benefits for clients and businesses, lists of participating retailers and ATMs, and QUEST.
Provider Payments Information on the direct deposit of State of Michigan payments into a provider's bank account.
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Michigan Statewide Systems of Care
Information on the grant awarded for the State Innovation Model Proposal
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Offers resources for agencies who operate the Weatherization Assistance Program in the state of Michigan
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With cold weather, slippery sidewalks and stiff joints, winter can be a tough time if you’re living with arthritis. Staying warm is key to keeping you and your joints comfortable. Here are a few tips and tricks:
Be prepared: review this cold weather checklist and tips for dressing to beat the chill.
Feeling overwhelmed with the holidays? Download a free e-book from the Arthritis Foundation with 42 tips for Happy, Healthy Holidays!
Free exercise program: Walk With Ease is a six-week walking program developed by the Arthritis Foundation, proven to improve mobility and reduce pain. Michigan residents can enroll in a self-directed Walk with Ease workshop at no cost at StartWalkWithEase.org/MI.
Concerns about having prediabetes or diabetes? Almost half of all adults with diabetes—47%—also have arthritis. People with arthritis have a 61% higher risk of developing diabetes than those without this joint disease. Visit the MDHHS Diabetes Prevention and Control Program for more information and resources to help you manage.
‘Arthritis’ means inflammation or swelling in the joints, and is an umbrella term for more than 100 joint-related conditions. Osteoarthritis is the most common form, caused by wear and tear on the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, in which the body’s own immune system attacks healthy cells by mistake. Other forms of arthritis include lupus, gout, fibromyalgia, and psoriatic arthritis. Learn more about the different types of arthritis.
Safe physical activity is important for managing arthritis joint pain and stiffness. Walk With Ease is a six week walking program developed by Arthritis Foundation, proven to improve mobility and reduce pain. Michigan residents can enroll in a self-directed Walk With Ease workshop at no cost at www.StartWalkWithEase.org/MI. Start feeling better today!
It can be difficult to get moving when you have arthritis, but being active can help you feel better, move better, and sleep better. This guide to finding safe physical activity with osteoarthritis will help you identify simple, practical ways to move more and hurt less.
If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it may be challenging to stay active when you’re having an RA flare-up. Being Active When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis offers strategies to identify safe physical activity options for you, and working with your flares to improve your RA symptoms.
A growing number of adults use complementary approaches to manage arthritis pain. The National Institutes of Health offers a free e-book summarizing the safety and usefulness of a variety of approaches like acupuncture, spinal manipulation, yoga, and more. Considering Complementary Approaches e-book is available here.
Movement is the best medicine. But moving can be difficult when your joints hurt. Your Exercise Solution (YES) is a resource to help you create a physical activity routine based on your specific needs and ability level. Use this playlist of YES exercise videos to create customized, safe, and effective workouts with joint-specific modifications developed and approved by physical therapists.
Looking for resources to make small changes that can add up to big health benefits, look no further! The Move Your Way® tools, videos, and fact sheets have tips that make it easier to get a little more active.
In 2022, a third of Michigan adults (30.1%) reported ever being told by a doctor that they had some form of arthritis – significantly higher than the estimated national prevalence of 23.7%. For more data on arthritis in Michigan, see the most recent Michigan Behavioral Risk Factor Survey Annual Report.
A recently published study in Arthritis Care and Research sheds light on racial and ethnic differences in adult arthritis prevalence, severe joint pain, and health provider counseling about physical activity. Some key findings:
Arthritis is more common among veterans than nonveterans. Traumatic and overuse injuries during active duty are some reasons why. View the 2023 report on arthritis and veterans from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.