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Preventing and responding to opioid overdoses

Published on August 16, 2022
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Being prepared to prevent or respond to an opioid overdose can help save a life.
Nominate a childcare provider or farmer for the Michigan Grow More Award

Published on August 8, 2022
The Michigan Grow More Award is intended to acknowledge early care and education providers and farmers and food producers doing extraordinary work in farm to ECE. Nominate a farm to ECE champion by Friday, September 9.
Online farm stress training is free and open to the public

Published on July 28, 2022
Online course to better equip farmers, their families, and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in stressful times
What is the difference between table salt and sea salt?

Published on July 28, 2022
The difference between table salt and sea salt as far as health may surprise you.
988 suicide and crisis lifeline launched

Published on July 27, 2022
Emergency mental health help is available with the launch of the 988 number.
Goat milk versus cow milk: A comparison

Published on July 22, 2022
Many people have an allergy to cow milk but can consume goat milk products. This is usually not a lactose intolerance, but a difference in some of the other components.
Can anti-inflammatory foods help arthritis?

Published on July 20, 2022
A number of studies show that certain foods might help reduce inflammation associated with arthritis or other chronic conditions.
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5

Published on July 7, 2022
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines are now available.
Keep naloxone on hand to save a life

Published on July 6, 2022
Having naloxone available and ready to use can help save a life.
Vacuum-sealed food: What are the food safety concerns?

Published on July 5, 2022
Safely freeze and thaw foods with vacuum packaging.