Medicaid, CHIP, prescription assistance, and community health programs. Each program is listed with the official source link so you can apply or verify eligibility directly.
One of our nation’s quietest yet most remarkable achievements is that very few Americans die from starvation today. It wasn’t always this way. In his writings about the Plymouth Colony, William Bradford described the extreme suffering of his community...
Visit official program page →After nearly a year of construction, our newly renovated Clinical Services and Environmental Health spaces are officially open. These improvements mean shorter wait times, greater privacy, better workflows for staff, and a welcoming environment for all.
Visit official program page →After nearly a year of construction, our newly renovated Clinical Services and Environmental Health spaces are officially open. These improvements mean shorter wait times, greater privacy, better workflows for staff, and a welcoming environment for all.
Visit official program page →A period of extreme weather is forecast to impact Kent County Sunday, Jan. 19 through Wednesday, Jan. 22, as the coldest air felt in recent years builds in from the north. With daytime highs in the teens to single-digits and overnight temperatures...
Visit official program page →The modern era of public health in Western society was born in the mid to late 1800s, as humans began to understand agents of illness and their pathways. Perhaps the best example of this occurred in 1854, when an English physician named John Snow...
Visit official program page →Welcome to October! My favorite month of year in the great state of Michigan. As we soak in the fall colors, cooler weather, orchards, football games, we also find ourselves facing the near-annual challenge of state and federal budget uncertainty...
Visit official program page →Dear Community Member, Many people have asked me recently if the outbreaks of measles in Texas and Ontario, along with the sporadic cases reported across the country, are a surprising development. As you may know, measles was declared eliminated...
Visit official program page →Last month, we celebrated the mothers in our lives—and rightfully so! Now, the calendar has flipped to June, and it’s Dad’s turn to be in the limelight. Because in addition to golf outings, fishing trips, and backyard barbecues, it’s important...
Visit official program page →Mother’s Day may have passed, but our appreciation for mothers continues year-round. Here at the Kent County Health Department (KCHD), we recognize the vital role that mothers—and all caregivers—play in building healthy, thriving communities.
Visit official program page →As health officer and director of the Kent County Health Department (KCHD), I’m proud to report that the health of our community remains strong. Kent County continues to be a great place to live and thrive, with a life expectancy...
Visit official program page →September is National Preparedness Month—a time to focus on readiness for emergencies, from natural disasters and family crises to disease outbreaks. Here in Kent County, recent health trends remind us why preparedness matters...
Visit official program page →The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) confirmed two influenza-associated pediatric deaths among Kent County residents, marking Michigan’s fourth and fifth pediatric flu deaths of the 2024-2025 season...
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