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#FridayFact: Floods pose significant public health risks. They can lead to waterborne diseases, disrupt healthcare services, and cause long-term mental health issues. Resilient infrastructure and emergency preparedness is most needed. To learn more: https://loom.ly/uKEDwac

We are proud to announce that four dedicated employees from the Center for Racial and Social Justice (CRSJ) at MPHI have successfully completed the Servant Leadership Certification course at Viterbo University. Congratulations to Dr. Shondra Marshall (Director), Ward Beard (Advance Peace Peacekeeper), Victoria Key-Walker (Reentry Supervisor), and Ellen Satterlee (Program Assistant) for their commitment to leadership, ethical decision-making, and fostering a servant mindset. Servant leadership is one of MPHI’s core values, and we are thrilled to see our team embodying this principle. To learn more: https://loom.ly/Azdx7PM

November is the time to recognize the contributions Native Americans have made to the public health field and to more deeply address the health equity issues members of those communities still face today.

COVID-19 can be scary for those not prepared. The vaccines help protect yourself and your community from infections and Long COVID, and are really good at protecting against hospitalization and death. So this Halloween, get your costume on and your vaccine shot in! Find your vaccine: https://www.vaccines.gov/

8 tips for infant safe sleep: a. Sleep on back b. In own sleep space c. Remove all objects d. Breastfeed, if able e. Room share, not bed share f. Avoid over heating g. No smoking h. Remind all caregivers of sleep safety #SafeSleep #MIMoves4SafeSleep

The annual Coordinator Summit is designed to equip WIC Coordinators with the tools for networking connections, sharing of insights on effective strategies, and driving positive change in their programs through statewide collaboration. The 2024 event in Mount Pleasant, Michigan focused on employee motivation and retention, workplace mental health awareness, leadership and response tips for a manager, and tools to balance oneself and a team. To learn more about the 2024 summit and for WIC Coordinators' resources: https://lnkd.in/eHDRniqT

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This evening, MPHI CEO Dr. Renée Branch Canady will be a panelist at Western Michigan University's Center for Excellence and Research in Public Service at their Fall Panel Discussion Series: DEIA Across Sectors. Follow the link to join in the discussion: https://loom.ly/PjIsdNo

Stay up to date on safe sleep product recalls. Products are recalled when they do not meet safety standards or when a product is connected to an injury or a loss of a child or children. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges parents and caregivers to put their babies to sleep only in products that are safe for sleep–such as bassinets, cribs, and play yards. For up-to-date information on product recalls visit Recalls | CPSC.gov #SafeSleep #MIMoves4SafeSleep

#HealthTriviaTuesday ANSWER Cyanobacteria, dinoflagellates, and diatoms—cause most harmful algal blooms that make people and animals sick. For more information: https://loom.ly/FkeH-kY Thank you for playing. Join in next week for more trivia.