Flu vaccine still recommended despite not being exact match for influenza B
MARQUETTE COUNTY — According to recent reports from the Centers for Disease Control, this season’s flu vaccine is not an exact match of the current…
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Confusion continues around tobacco age limits
MARQUETTE COUNTY — A new law that raises the age requirements for purchasing tobacco products has been signed into law, but there is still some confusion…
Regular testing encouraged as STD rates increase in Michigan
UPPER PENINSULA — According to a report recently released by the Centers for Disease Control, the number of sexually transmitted diseases across the state of…
Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress hosts training for respite caregivers
NEGAUNEE — A training course was held on Wednesday in Negaunee for people looking to become better respite caregivers. The training took place at the…
People with HIV/AIDS are now living longer than ever
MARQUETTE COUNTY — September 18th is recognized every year as National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. According to the CDC, more than 45% of people…
Marquette County Health Department to host events for Suicide Prevention Month
MARQUETTE COUNTY — September is National Suicide Prevention Month. One local health organization takes this month as an opportunity to raise awareness about suicide and…
Annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk to take place this weekend
ISHPEMING — Saturday, September 7, the local chapter of a national organization will hold an event in Ishpeming to raise money and awareness for an…
Small outbreak of Pertussis in the U.P. has public health officials watching carefully
MARQUETTE COUNTY — Public health officials have seen cases of whooping cough in the U.P. and are watching those cases closely. There have been reported cases…
Reporting animal bites to stop the spread of rabies
MARQUETTE COUNTY — The Marquette County Health Department is trying to get people to report animal bites for the safety of the surrounding community. This is…
Health Department talks with media partners about suicide
MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Health Department hosted an event to help teach media partners and outlets about suicide being talked within the media. …