Health & Safety

HEALTH

H1N1 FACTS

The Center for Disease Control recommends these five groups receive the first available doses of the vaccine:

  • Children 6 months-24 years old
  • Pregnant Women
  • Health Care Workers
  • Childcare providers working with children younger than six months
  • Adults 25-64 with certain chronic conditions

Free Prescription Drug Discount Card

If you are an individual or family with no prescription drug coverage, the FamilyWize card will save you an average of 20%.  Get details and print out your card at www.FamilyWize.org or stop by the Lenawee United Way Office.

Lenawee MSU Extension

Family Programs are dedicated to helping families live happy, healthy lives.

Family Counseling and Children's Services

Available for all families:  www.fccservices.org


Katy M. Weiks, M.S.W. of Parkside Family Counseling

Child and family therapy in your home.  Office: 517.266.8880  Cell: 517.605-2491
 

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Family Medical Center of Michigan

Dedicated to quality and excellence in providing comprehensive, cost-effective primary and preventive health care regardless of age, ethnic background or the ability to pay.
770 Riverside, Suite 205 - Adrian
517.263.1800


Le Leche League  of Lenawee County

Provides support and information on breastfeeding to mothers and mothers-to-be.  See website (Le Leche League) for meeting dates or email LenaweeLLL@frontiernet.net

Misc. Health Info

The American Academy of Pediatrics website - Heathy Children.org
 

resources for children ages birth through 5



Herrick Hospital
500 E. Pottawatamie Street
Tecumseh  517.424.3000

Bixby Hospital
818 Riverside
Adrian  517.265.0900

Poison Control
800.222.1222

SAFETY

New state law:  Children younger than four must ride in a car seat in the rear seat of the vehicle if the vehicle has a back seat. 
> Details

Car Seat Information & Help

Call Lenawee Safe Kids to find out when the next car seat inspection
will be - 517.263.8905. 

Learn more about car seat safety
> www.michigansafekids.org
 

Misc. Safety Info

Keep important numbers and emergency contacts handy.
> Create your own list here (PDF