Genesee County Health Department

Well, it was a valiant effort.

The Genesee County Health Department is reminding Flint residents that cartridges in the water filters distributed to help prevent lead from getting in the drinking water will need to be changed soon.

The City of Flint is issuing an advisory for residents to be aware of lead levels in drinking water.

Extremely cold temperatures are in the forecast for Genesee County this week and the Genesee County Health Department is offering up tips to stay safe and warm.

In light of flu season, the Genesee County Health Department wants to remind people that washing hands is the single most important thing you can do to prevent getting sick or passing an illness to another.

Diabates is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States and the Genesee County Health Department is promoting American Diabetes Awareness Month. According to a news release from the GCHD, one in 12 Amercans has diabetes and another 79 million adults are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes...

This week is Carbon Monoxide Safety and Awareness Week in Michigan. Unfortunately, every year hundreds of people die and thousands are injured from unsuspected exposure to the odorless and colorless gas. Studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that, while people recognize carbon monoxide (CO) as poisonous, they perceive it as less dangerous than other household hazards..

The Genesee County Health Department has updated the number of cases of Enterovirus D68. Enterovirus is a severe respiratory illness in kids ages 5-17. The GCHD is working with the Michigan Department of Community Health which has received numerous reports of the illness...

The Genesee County Health Department has announced they are working with the Michigan Department of Community Health in investigating an increase of severe respiratory illness in children ages 5-17 throughout the state. The GCHD is working with the MDCH to determine if there is any association with the nationwide Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) scare...

The second annual "Get Out & Move" Health Extravaganza will be held this weekend. The fun, free family oriented event will focus on tackling obesity and will include an obstacle course, healthy food demonstrations, line dances, raffle drawings and more. Th...