by orionontv | Dec 29, 2025 | Health and Wellness
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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 29, 2025
CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@michigan.gov
MDHHS seeks proposals to improve health care
services for individuals with sickle cell disease
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a competitive Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) to improve clinical services for Michigan residents who have been diagnosed with sickle cell disease.
The grant program is designed to assist providers in expanding or strengthening the services they offer to patients. Funding will prioritize projects that improve access to high-quality, integrated health care; increase the use of disease-modifying therapies; and enhance acute care services for individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease.
This opportunity is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private and public entities and universities that are:
- An existing hematology or hematology/oncology clinic working under a Michigan hospital or medical school or an emergency department at a Michigan hospital.
- Enrolled as a Michigan Medicaid provider.
- Comply with Michigan Medicaid policies.
- Accept all Medicaid, MI Child, Healthy Michigan Plan and Children’s Special Health Care Services beneficiaries.
The maximum total award for the grant period, April 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2026, is $80,000 per applicant. A total of approximately $400,000 in funding is available, and MDHHS anticipates issuing up to five awards. Continuation awards are available for successful applicants.
Grant applications must be submitted electronically through the EGrAMS program by 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27.
A pre-application conference will be held to discuss this funding opportunity and provide instructions on using the EGrAMS system at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6. It will last approximately 90 minutes and can be accessed at https://bit.ly/48TceCT.
For more information or to apply, visit the EGrAMS website and select the “About EGrAMS” link in the left panel to access the “Competitive Application Instructions” training manual. The complete GFO can be accessed under the ‘Current Grants section under the “Public Health Administration” link and selecting the “SKLCE-2026” grant program. |
by orionontv | Dec 29, 2025 | Regional News
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 29, 2025
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AG Nessel Highlights Final Three Alerts in Holiday Consumer Protection Campaign
LANSING – As part of her holiday consumer protection campaign, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is highlighting the final three consumer alerts of the campaign this week to help residents protect their wallets and personal information during the holiday season. This week, the campaign will use themes from popular holiday movies to cover the following topics:
- Data Breaches: Following a data breach, consumers should use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and monitor accounts to prevent identity theft.
- File a Complaint: Consumers who believe they have been a victim of a scam can file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General.
- Free Credit Reports: Consumers can access their credit reports weekly at no cost by visiting the Annual Credit Report site.
“No matter the time of year, scammers are always searching for your personal and financial information,” Nessel said. “Through these alerts, we hope residents have learned how to stay a step ahead of fraudsters. If you believe you are a victim of a scam, please do not hesitate to file a complaint with my office.”
To help Michigan residents stay safe from scams, identity theft, and other deceptive schemes, Attorney General Nessel recently launched a new consumer protection social media account, Michigan Consumer Protection (@MIConsumerWatch). The new account will serve as a trusted source for scam alerts, helpful tips, education resources, and updates from the Department of Attorney General and will host the holiday campaign. Residents can follow @MIConsumerWatch on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
Throughout the campaign, the Department of Attorney General will issue daily posts shared through the MI Consumer Alerts social media accounts.
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by orionontv | Dec 16, 2025 | Regional News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 16, 2025
Leslie E. Smith, III, Indoor Radon Specialist, Radon@Michigan.gov, 800-723-6642 EGLE Media Office, EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov, 517-284-9278 Josef Greenberg, EGLE spokesperson, GreenbergJ@Michigan.gov, 517-897-4965
Farmington Hills seventh-grader wins
Michigan’s Radon Poster Contest
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), has named the winner of the 2025 Michigan Radon Poster Contest.
Shraddha Vinod, a seventh-grader at Warner Middle School in Farmington Hills, produced the winning entry in the Michigan 2025 Radon Poster Contest. Shraddha’s poster titled, “Radon is a Silent Killer” was selected from a total of six entries submitted from across Michigan.
The six radon poster submittals were evaluated on radon messaging, content accuracy, visual communication, reproducibility and originality. Posters also could not contain grammatical or typographical errors, registered trademarks or logos, or copyrighted imagery.
Shraddha’s poster has been forwarded on to the National Radon Poster Contest, hosted by the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD), where it will compete with other state radon poster contest winners from across the United States. The National Poster Contest entries are competing for cash prizes for the first, second and third place winners. The winner of the National Radon Poster Contest will be announced in January 2026 during Radon Action Month.
For more information about radon testing and other information including resources for homeowners, builders, realtors, teachers, and healthcare providers, go to Michigan.gov/Radon, or call EGLE’s Indoor Radon hotline at 800-723-6642 (800-RADONGAS). For more information on lung cancer prevention strategies, please visit Michigan.gov/Cancer. To stay up to date on other EGLE news, follow us at Michigan.gov/MIEnvironment. |
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by orionontv | Dec 16, 2025 | Health and Wellness
Measles Case Confirmed in Oakland County
Post Date:12/16/2025 12:33 PM
- Oakland County Health Division confirms measles diagnosis in an Oakland County child
- DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township identified as possible exposure site
Pontiac, Mich. – Oakland County Health Division confirmed a pediatric measles case, marking the second case this year. Individuals may have been exposed to measles at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township on Dec. 7 in the Emergency Department between 7:20 p.m. and 11:10 p.m. The Health Division is working with the hospital to identify people who possibly were exposed to connect them with resources and recommendations.
If you think you have been exposed, monitor for symptoms that include:
- High fever
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red and watery eyes
- White spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of mouth 2-3 days after symptoms begin
- Rash that is red, raised, blotchy; usually starts on face, spreads to trunk, arms and legs 3-5 days after symptoms begin.
If symptoms develop, call ahead to your health care provider, including urgent care clinics and emergency departments. Measles can live for up to two hours in the air where an infected person coughed or sneezed. Measles symptoms usually begin 7-14 days after exposure but can appear up to 21 days after exposure.
“Vaccination is the most effective tool we have to prevent the spread of measles,” said Kate Guzman, Oakland County health officer. “The measles (MMR) vaccine helps protect our community’s most vulnerable which includes infants, children with medical conditions, and others who cannot be vaccinated.”
Oakland County measles cases have been linked to domestic and international travel this year. Before traveling for vacation, holidays or attending public events, confirm you are fully vaccinated against measles with two doses of the vaccine. Infants 6 months and older may receive their first dose of the MMR vaccine early if traveling internationally or to a place where there is a measles outbreak. Measles cases and outbreaks nationwide are mapped on the CDC website.
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact and through the air. The Health Division recommends unvaccinated individuals ages 1 year and older receive measles vaccination to protect themselves and those around them.
Individuals born in or before 1957 are considered immune. High-risk individuals include those who are pregnant, unvaccinated children under age 5, and those who have a weakened immune system due to illness and disease including diabetes or HIV, malnutrition and/or medications.
The MMR vaccine is available through Oakland County Health Division offices in Southfield and Pontiac, some health care providers and many pharmacies. Health Division offices are located at the following addresses:
- North Oakland Health Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac
- South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield
Health Division clinics hours:
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visit OakGov.com/Health for more information on measles, or contact Oakland Connects Helpline, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 800-848-5533 or OCHelpline@OakGov.com.
For up-to-date public health information, follow @publichealthOC on Facebook, X and Instagram. Click here for more information about measles in Michigan.
by orionontv | Dec 16, 2025 | Regional News
In the Season of Giving, Genisys Credit Union volunteers 2,300 hours across 11 Nonprofits
Auburn Hills, MI. – December 16, 2025 – As the holiday season highlights the spirit of giving, the team at Genisys Credit Union showcased the heart of the credit union movement, “people helping people,” by volunteering 2,300 hours at 11 nonprofit organizations in six counties during a collective day of caring.
“The mission for our day of caring was centered around being present in our communities in Michigan and Minnesota; listening, serving, and making a real difference, together,” said Jackie Buchanan, President and CEO of Genisys Credit Union. “Even though our team is spread out, our commitment to community keeps us connected. By working alongside our nonprofit partners, we advanced projects that supported families, sustained vital programs, and strengthened the communities we call home. This day served as a powerful reminder that when we unite for a shared purpose, we can create lasting impact.”
580 Genisys team members came together for four hours to benefit local nonprofit partners – the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Lighthouse of Michigan, Detroit Dog Rescue, Clarkston Family Farm, Turning Point, Macomb, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, the Clinton River Watershed Council, Belleville Township, the City of Roseville, MN, and The Open Door, MN – giving back to those who provide essential services to their communities.
In addition to their volunteer support, the credit union invested nearly $140,000 to benefit the respective nonprofit organizations; a combination of financial donations, purchased materials for the needed projects, and the value of more than 2,300 volunteer hours. This investment is a reflection of the credit union philosophy that meaningful support takes many forms – time, donations, and resources.
Highlights of their day of caring include:
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A group of nearly 200 volunteers rehabbing a 25 acre farm into a dog sanctuary by mulching, landscaping paths for scent trails, painting, and more for Detroit Dog Rescue along with creating sensory mats and bandanas for their rescued residents
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A team of 37 refreshing common spaces at Turning Point to create a healing environment for domestic violence survivors and their families
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130 volunteers sorting food donations and assembling food boxes at The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (FBEM), which resulted in over 61,000 pounds of food moved to create nearly 52,000 meals to benefit 42,000 people
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Volunteers putting on waders to clean up the Clinton River at Heritage and Delia Parks in Michigan by removing hundreds of pounds of trash
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Removing invasive species, buckthorn, from a local park in Minnesota; and raking, weeding, and cleaning a 10 acre historic cemetery in Belleville, Michigan
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Partnering with Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) in Macomb County to provide support for seven households of aging and disabled homeowners living independently with various home projects
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Assembled snack packs with The Open Door in Minnesota and helped Lighthouse in Pontiac sort food donations for local families in need, assemble hygiene kits and snack packs, and deep clean their family emergency shelter
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Transitioned Clarkston Family Farm, a non-profit educational farm, to be winter ready by clearing beds, mulching trails, planting bulbs, and tackling dream projects
The basis of community is support. By giving back to their nonprofit partners during a season of generosity, and in the spirit of “people helping people,” the credit union strengthens the communities they serve and inspires hope for continued impact into the new year.
About Genisys Credit Union:
Genisys Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution that has been committed to helping its members financially since 1936. Based out of Auburn Hills, MI, the credit union is the fourth largest in Michigan with over 290,000 members and 32 branch locations. With a highly competitive suite of products such as High Yield Genius Checking and Youth Savings Account as well as loans for small to mid-sized businesses, Genisys specializes in providing consumer and business financial solutions through its branches, a multi-channel contact center, and a variety of mobile and online banking services. Genisys has consistently received the highest 5-star Bauer Financial Rating for safety and soundness along with receiving recognition from S&P Global Market Intelligence as a nationwide Top 10 Performing Credit Union. They are also proud to be committed to their communities by annually volunteering over 5,000 hours and partnering on over 1,000 community events. Connect with Genisys on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok by following @genisyscu. For more information visit www.genisyscu.org
