Lenawee Health Dept.

The mission of the health department is to promote a safe and healthy environment.

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Pets can also get Lyme disease if bitten by an infected tick. The best way to stop ticks from biting your pets is to use flea and tick preventives and check them regularly for ticks. Talk to your vet about tick bite prevention products.

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Lead can pervade children’s health environments, from chipped lead paint to drinking water to toys and jewelry. Understanding where lead comes from can help families keep their children safe. Learn more about the sources of lead here: https://t.co/tzunyL9Fla

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⚠️ Heat risk is increasing in Michigan this week.

Hot weather can be dangerous for anyone, especially older adults, young children, pregnant individuals, outdoor workers, and those with health conditions.

💧 Hydrate
🏠 Stay cool
👥 Check on others

More: https://t.co/DwZAFaxtSX

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❤️ CPR and AED Awareness Week is June 1-7.

Would you know what to do in a cardiac emergency? Learning CPR and how to use an AED can help save a life before first responders arrive.

Take the time to learn. Be prepared. Save a life.

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💙 June is Men's Health Month.

A routine checkup today can help prevent bigger health problems tomorrow. Make time for preventive care, screenings, exercise, healthy eating, and enough sleep. Your health matters.

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Does your child need adaptive equipment? The Children with Special Needs Fund may help cover specialty bikes, wheelchair ramps, vehicle modifications, lifts, and more for eligible families.

Learn more: https://t.co/hDXDX3O2Nc

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🎒 Starting kindergarten this fall?

The Lenawee County Health Department is offering FREE Hearing & Vision Screening Clinics this summer!

📅 June 5, July 10 & August 7
🕘 9-11:30 AM & 1-3:30 PM

Early detection can help children succeed in school. 👓👂📚 #LenaweeCounty

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Summer in Michigan has a personality all its own. One minute it’s sunshine and backyard burgers. The next? The sky turns greenish-gray, and suddenly everyone is asking, “Did anyone charge the flashlight?”

Read more on our blog ➡️ https://t.co/U1zLInzF0W

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Take precautions before visiting areas with ticks! Apply EPA-registered insect repellent to skin or clothing according to the label’s instructions. Learn more tick bite prevention tips at https://t.co/CPlDSwQFz8.

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It only takes two minutes for a car to reach unsafe temperatures. Every year children and pets left in parked vehicles die from heat stroke.

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To help residents alert the state about suspected HABs, EGLE has updated its online reporting form to include harmful algal bloom reports. The public will now be able to report suspected HABs by filling out the form at https://t.co/qMCCF9d3uj.

Read more: https://t.co/4cIeBHuNc5

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No matter you reproductive goals, we can help you in an affordable and judgement-free zone.

📲 Give us a call at 517-264-5226 to schedule your appointment.

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Make sure you know how to spot a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)! Does the water look scummy, discolored or smell like rotting plants?

You can also check for where HABs have been reported at https://t.co/vr9ehvsiia.

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"Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world. A veteran does not have that problem."

-Ronald Reagan

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The Lenawee County Health Department and Clinic will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. Have a safe and healthy holiday weekend!

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☀️ Tomorrow is #DontFryDay! Before the holiday weekend, plan for sun safety: SPF 30+, hat, shades, and shade. Small steps now help prevent skin cancer later. Enjoy the sunshine… just don’t fry! 🌞🧴

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High blood levels during pregnancy can have significant health consequences, including causing a miscarriage or stillbirth. Learn the facts here: https://t.co/JaLL3t9yRJ

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Don’t let your picnic turn into a science experiment:
🥶 Keep cold foods cold (40°F or below)
🔥 Keep hot foods hot
⏱️ The “Danger Zone” (40–140°F) is where bacteria throw a party

If it’s been sitting out too long… it’s not a leftover, it’s a let it go-ver. ❌

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Pets can also get Lyme disease if bitten by an infected tick. The best way to stop ticks from biting your pets is to use flea and tick preventives and check them regularly for ticks. Talk to your vet about tick bite prevention products. More: https://t.co/CPlDSwQFz8.

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✨ Choices, not chances ✨

There are several locations throughout Lenawee County where you can find free condoms including: our clinic, Adrian Urgent Care, Community Action Agency, Hilltop Counseling, and Share the Warmth.