Health

Harmful algae blooms confirmed in Bass Lake, Hamlin Lake

August 15, 2024

District Health Department #10, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy, has confirmed harmful algae blooms on Bass Lake near Pentwater and Hamlin Lake near Ludington. Harmful algae blooms were confirmed on Bass Lake Monday, Aug. 12, and Hamlin Lake Tuesday, Aug. 13. Algae blooms can form when there are high nutrient levels within bodies…

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Health department lifts water contact advisory at lighthouse beach, state park playground

August 8, 2024

The lighthouse beach and the Silver Lake State playground no longer contain elevated levels of E. coli. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — After issuing an advisory Wednesday, Aug. 7, urging people to avoid water contact  at the Little Point Sable Lighthouse beach and the playground at Silver Lake State Park due to “unusually high levels” of E. coli bacteria, the District Health Department…

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High E. coli levels detected at Lighthouse beach, Silver Lake State Park playground

August 7, 2024

UPDATE: The advisory was lifted Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — “Unusually high levels” of E. coli bacteria were detected at the Little Point Sable Lighthouse beach and the playground at Silver Lake State Park, according to District Health Department #10. DHD #10 is urging to people avoid water contact at those locations. “On Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, DHD…

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Get a $25 Walmart gift card for getting vaccinated

January 24, 2023

Get a $25 Walmart gift card for getting vaccinated HART — Anyone who receives a COVID-19 and/or flu vaccination during the District Health Department #10 vaccination clinic Friday, Jan. 27, will receive a $25 Walmart gift card. “Meridian is supporting this clinic by providing $25 Walmart gift cards to anyone that receives a flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine during this clinic.…

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Health department offers flu clinics.

November 9, 2021

Health department offers flu clinics. HART — District Health Department #10 is helping communities prepare for the upcoming flu season by offering flu vaccines to children, adults, and seniors. The first clinic is Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Walkerville Wesleyan Church. “Flu season is unpredictable, and with COVID-19 still spreading, it is more important than ever to protect you and your…

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