February is Heart Health Month

Quick Heart Disease Facts:
  • Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men & women
  • One out of every three deaths in Michigan is due to cardiovascular disease
  • In 2009, heart disease cost the U.S. $304.6 billion
  • Heart disease risk factors include: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, tobacco use, overweight or obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity and alcohol use
  • Take steps today to lower your risks. To learn how, visit:
  • www.nhlbi.nih.gov/educational/hearttruth
    www.cdc.gov/heartdisease
    www.americanheart.org
  • Friday, February 5th is National Wear Red Day. Wear Red on this day to show your support for women and heart disease awareness.
  • FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

    PHDM is offering food safety training free of charge to anyone involved in providing food to the public. Course information is listed below. Training topics will include foodborne illness causes and prevention, an overview of Michigan's food safety program, sanitization procedures, hygiene requirements and the inspection process. This is an excellent opportunity to become more knowledgeable in food safety. Certificates will be issued. Please note: This training does not certify an individual for compliance with new certified manager requirements. The course will run approximately 3 hours with two courses offered on each day. Courses will be offered in both Delta and Menominee counties. The course schedule is listed below. Please contact the Environmental Health Division in Escanaba (906) 786-9692 or Menominee (906) 863-4451 to register. Registration is necessary, as class size is limited.

    March 16, 2010 in Menominee at the AmeriInn, room 100, 2330 10th St., Morning Training 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST; and Afternoon Training 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. CST

    March 18, 2010 in Escanaba at the MTEC Center, room 2020, 2000 N. 30th St., Morning Training 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST; and Afternoon Training 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. EST

    FLU VACCINE AVAILABILITY

    Seasonal Flu:

    Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties has a limited number of doses of seasonal flu vaccine available. Appointments are required for the following clinics and can be made by calling 786-4111 (Escanaba office) or 863-4451 (Menominee office). The cost for the seasonal flu vaccine is $25; Medicaid and most Medicare plans are accepted.

    H1N1:

    Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties is receiving allotments of H1N1 vaccine weekly, and is currently offering the vaccine free of charge to all community residents over 6 months of age.

    H1N1 VACCINE CLINICS SCHEDULED

    Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties has scheduled the following H1N1 flu vaccine clinics at its Escanaba office:

  • Feb 16th 2:00-5:00 PM EST
  • Feb 23rd 2:00-5:00 PM EST
  • Feb 25th 2:00-5:00 PM EST
  • Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties has scheduled the following H1N1 flu vaccine clinics at its Menominee office:

  • Feb 9th 1:00-3:00 PM CST
  • Feb 15th 1:00-4:30 PM CST
  • H1N1 vaccine available to walk-in clients on the following dates and times:

  • Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 from 8:00-12:00 EST - Delta office
  • Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 Afternoon - Delta office
  • Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 from 8:00-4:00 EST - Delta office
  • Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 from 9:00-5:00 EST - Delta office
  • Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 from 9:00-5:00 CST - Menominee office
  • Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 from 9:00-5:00 EST - Delta office
  • Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 from 8:00-4:00 CST - Menominee office
  • Vaccine will be administered by appointment only in department clinics, except for the walk-in times listed above. Please call 786-4111 (Delta office) or 863-4451 (Menominee office) for appointments.

    Please check back to this site often for future scheduled clinics.

    Last updated: 02/03/2010