From the Michigan Department of Community Health: Michigan Department of Community Health Launches School Wellness Award LANSING - The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has launched a program encouraging Michigan schools to promote physical activity, healthy eating, and a tobacco-free lifestyle to students and staff. As part of the Michigan Health and Wellness 4 x 4 Initiative, the Michigan School Wellness Award program aims to recognize schools working to create healthier … [Read more...]
MDCH: Talk about medical history with family over the holidays
November 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
From the Michigan Department of Community Health: This Thanksgiving, Have a Family Health History Discussion Michigan Residents Encouraged to Discuss Cancer Risks Within Families LANSING – Each year, Thanksgiving marks Family Health History Day when families are encouraged to discuss their health history with one another. Learning about your families’ health history is important for certain cancer screenings, such as colorectal cancer. Screening helps detect issues before there are symptoms … [Read more...]
