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[Pages:1]District Health Department #10 Hosting Community Open House Bring the family and learn about your local health department

Kalkaska, Michigan (April 26, 2018) ---District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) in Kalkaska County, is hosting a community-wide Open House on Tuesday, May 8, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the District Health Department, 625 Courthouse Drive NW, Kalkaska, MI. The community is welcome to drop in and learn about the various programs offered at DHD#10, plus play some games, win some prizes, and have some fun.

A recent survey conducted by DHD#10 reported that 56% of the Kalkaska County community surveyed were unaware of the services provided at the health department. This event will help raise awareness about what public health is all about and what programs are available to families and the community to improve and sustain healthy lifestyles in Kalkaska County.

DHD#10 is the largest geographic health department in Michigan, serving ten counties including Crawford, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana, and Wexford. Established in 1997 after a consolidation of four health departments, our mission is to promote and enhance the health of our communities and environment through protection, prevention, and intervention.

"Public health strives to protect and improve the health of families and communities by promoting and supporting healthy lifestyles, conducting research, and through the detection and control of infectious diseases," said Kevin Hughes, DHD#10 Public Health Officer. "As your local health department, DHD#10 in Kalkaska County is dedicated to supporting the community through population-based efforts to achieve better health outcomes and wellbeing for all."

DHD#10 Community Open House is open to all Kalkaska County Residents; to learn more about the event, please call Laura Dyszlewski at (231) 258-8669 Ext.8627.

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