MI Environmental Health For All

09/29/2025

Did you know that diabetes risk is shaped by more than just diet and exercise? Air pollution 💨, limited access to healthy and nutritious foods 🥕, and harmful chemicals in the environment 🧪can increase inflammation and insulin resistance. This can make the disease harder to manage.

To learn more and check out the full factsheet, visit the link in our bio!

09/14/2025

On September 10, CAPHE hosted forum in Lansing, MI, where state legislators had the opportunity to learn about threats and solutions to affordable drinking water across our Great Lakes state🚰

Thank you so much to our incredible panelists, dedicated staff, and the University of Michigan Government Relations team for helping to make this all possible!

08/05/2025

Wildfire smoke has been creating dangerous air quality conditions throughout the state. Use these tips to stay safe.

07/31/2025

Leaving your car or truck running while parked can be harmful to people who are nearby, especially children and people with asthma. Learn more in this fact sheet. Download here: bit.ly/4mmEp2p

07/28/2025

A heat advisory is in effect for all SE MI through 10PM this evening.

07/28/2025

07/28/2025

Try to avoid busy roads when exercising - in this fact sheet, learn about how air pollution from traffic can affect your health. Download here: bit.ly/470lGVN

07/25/2025

Smoke and dust can lead to chronic conditions like rhinosinusitis. Learn about how this happens in our fact sheet.
Download here: bit.ly/3GUHKGU

07/24/2025

07/24/2025

Temperatures will be very high in Detroit on Thursday, July 24. To help keep you safe and cool, the Detroit Health Department is working with Detroit Recreation Centers to offer cool, indoor places for you to rest and stay out of the heat.

The following three recreation centers will be open longer hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.:
Patton Recreation Center – 2301 Woodmere Street
Heilmann Recreation Center – 19601 Brock Avenue
Northwest Activities Center – 18100 Meyers Road

All other Detroit Recreation Centers will remain open during their normal operating hours. Click the link for a full list of cooling centers near you:
https://detroitmi.gov/events/city-detroit-offers-cooling-centers-support-residents-during-heatwave

07/22/2025

What are resilience hubs and how can they fit into your community? Learn about the benefits of resilience hubs in our fact sheet. Download here: https://bit.ly/46Xu0Wn