Detroit Health Department

The Detroit Health Department provides quality public health services and partners with neighborhoods and community stakeholders to create a healthy Detroit.

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👏clap if you’re against pools with:
-a pH value outside 7.2-7.8🧪
-murky water😶‍🌫️
-unsecured drains🫨
-no safety equipment🛟
Be pool safe this summer and check these things before jumping in!🏊

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Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to seeing you at our next Community Baby Shower

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Last Friday, we celebrated parents and caregivers across Detroit! Whether they were expecting or caring for a little one up to 3 months old, families had the opportunity to join us for our Community Baby Shower and connect with valuable resources, enjoy games, food, giveaways

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For support and resources, take action by visiting https://t.co/PzFIMkI1TX or calling 313-938-367

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Meet Doc, our Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist. Through real conversations, support, and resources, he’s working to break the stigma surrounding mental health and substance misuse while making sure residents know they are not alone.

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or contact the Detroit Health Department.

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The outbreak-related recommendation for an early MMR dose for infants ages 6–11 months has ended.

During the recommendation period, Michigan families stepped up: 2,371 early MMR doses were given to infants 6–11 months in counties at risk for community transmission,

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a 210% increase compared to the same time last year.

That helped protect babies during the measles outbreak. The best protection now is to make sure children stay up to date on routine vaccines, including MMR. Families with questions should talk with their child’s pediatrician

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at any age. If you or someone you know needs help, Detroit residents can find information, resources, and support through the Detroit Health Department at https://t.co/PzFIMkI1TX

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What you put in your body affects more than just how you feel right now. It can impact your mental health, physical health, decisions, and overall well-being. Whether it’s vaping, marijuana, or edibles, it’s important to learn the facts, talk openly, and make informed choices

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Detroit Chief Public Health Officer and Director Ali Abazeed has been named to the 40 Under 40 in Public Health Class of 2025 by the de Beaumont Foundation.

Through innovative leadership and a commitment to serving Detroit residents, Abazeed has helped strengthen public health systems and advance community-centered solutions that are helping Detroit rise healthier and rise higher.

Congratulations to Ali Abazeed on this national recognition honoring the next generation of public health leaders.

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and supporting those living with it helps build a kinder, better-informed community. Learn more and get support by visiting https://t.co/a02W0mF5ot

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During Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month, we’re highlighting a group of genetic conditions that affect the body’s connective tissue, including joints, skin, and blood vessels. Learning about Ehlers-Danlos

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and real resources for families and neighborhoods. Because safe streets aren’t just for drivers, they’re for people walking to school, catching the bus, exercising, and getting home safely too. 
For more information, call [phone]

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Outside all summer? Let’s make sure we’re moving through the city safely while we do it. The Safe Routes Ambassador Program is helping Detroiters move through the city with confidence by promoting sidewalk safety, traffic awareness, community workshops

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Remember to stay hydrated, limit prolonged time outdoors, check in on seniors, neighbors, and loved ones during periods of high heat. Visit https://t.co/f8ryK1SDT0 for the full list of locations

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Detroit, with the rise in temperatures today, residents are encouraged to take precautions and stay cool during the hottest part of the day.

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While cooling centers have not been formally activated at this time, respite locations including City of Detroit library branches and recreation centers remain available during normal business hours for residents.

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Be sure to check for the placards posted at restaurant entrances and dine with confidence knowing food safety matters. Learn more about the placard system https://t.co/xDzC39ChkC

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The Detroit Health Department’s Dining with Confidence program helps residents make informed decisions by increasing transparency around restaurant inspections and food safety.