Creating A Healthy Community

03/31/2026

F1 banned cigarette sponsorships in 2006. But Big To***co is back on the track.

To***co giants Philip Morris International and BAT are marketing their ni****ne pouch products by sponsoring F1 cars, promoting these harmful and addictive products to young fans. And now F1 is partnering with Disney, LEGO, and Mattel to appeal to kids.

These products pose serious risks to kids – ni****ne is highly addictive, can harm the developing adolescent brain, and can prime the brain for addiction to other drugs.

Marketing for Big To***co’s products should have no place in a sport followed by millions of kids.

We've joined more than 160 organizations worldwide in calling on
F1 to stop allowing the sport to be a vehicle for promoting to***co to kids.

Read our full letter to F1 here: to***cofreekids.org/Formula-One-partners

03/31/2026

Join Mayor Mary Sheffield for the 2026 State of the City address as she shares the progress Detroit has made and the vision driving the city forward.

From neighborhoods to new opportunities, this is a moment you won’t want to miss.

Watch on Channel 10 or stream on YouTube Facebook or LinkedIn.

03/26/2026

There is currently no “cure” for epilepsy. However, for 10-15% of people with epilepsy, the surgical removal of the seizure focus – the part of the brain where the person’s seizures start – can eliminate all seizure activity. For more than half of the people with epilepsy, medication will control their seizures. Additionally, some children will outgrow their epilepsy, and some adults may have a spontaneous remission.

It’s estimated that 1 in 100 people have epilepsy. There are approximately 2.2 million Americans living with epilepsy.

Epilepsy is NOT contagious. Epilepsy is NOT a psychological disorder.

There is currently no “cure” for epilepsy. For more than half of the people with epilepsy, medication will control their seizures. Additionally, some children will outgrow their epilepsy, and some adults may have a spontaneous remission.

Not everyone can identify specific events or circumstances that affect seizures, but some are able to recognize definite seizure triggers. Some common triggers include:

Forgetting to take prescribed seizure medication
Lack of sleep
Missing meals
Stress, excitement, emotional upset
Menstrual cycle / hormonal changes
Illness or fever
Low seizure medication levels
Medications other than prescribed seizure medication
Flickering lights of computers, television, videos, etc., and sometimes even bright sunlight
Street drugs

03/19/2026

Did you know that ma*****na can affect the developing teens IQ?

03/19/2026

National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week is a time to learn the signs and talk openly about substance use.

Sometimes alcohol use can slowly shift from social to stressful. Knowing the red flags can help you check in with yourself or support someone you care about. If you or a loved one needs support, DWIHN is here to help.

Need Support?
DWIHN is here 24/7/365.
Helpline: 800-241-4949 or visit dwihn.org

03/18/2026

Meet Jane, the smart and friendly animated brain from the Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)! In this fun and colorful video series, Jane helps kids understand big feelings and explore ways to handle these emotions. Join Jane as she experiences stressful situations and discovers what she learns! https://www.nimh.nih.gov/get-involved/science-education/video-series-jane-the-brain

03/16/2026

The theme for this World Sleep Day, March 13, is "Sleep Well, Live Better".

Sleep is a critical pillar of health, like nutrition and physical activity.
Sleep helps support memory and learning.
Sleep helps clear waste from the brain and promotes brain health.
Sleep supports brain health, and brain health supports sleep.
Sleep supports immune health, and immune health supports sleep.
Sleep helps the immune system to clear bacteria and viruses.
Sleep helps to recycle old cells and maintain our bodies and energy levels.

When we all promote sleep health and together, our combined effort is greater than the sum of its parts. Spread the word about sleep health on World Sleep Day, and help elevate the conversation around sleep!

https://youtu.be/rOZnKF2mCT0?list=PLTgbXbym0zJGer-ndBR4eIKlMaLm-QaG5

As we celebrate World Sleep Day 2026, we invite you to watch a special message from Dr. Lourdes DelRosso, World Sleep Day Co-Chair.This year’s theme is “Slee...

03/16/2026

Did you know that big and important changes are happening in the brain during adolescence/ in the teen brain? The teen brain is resilient. Here are 7 things you should know about the teen brain via the Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) https://go.nih.gov/e4VQ5sx .

03/11/2026

Studies have shown that pulmonary rehabilitation significantly reduces symptoms of COPD, one of the most common chronic lung diseases in the world. It is for that reason, and countless others, that I am celebrating party! I am joining 's celebration to bring awareness to the importance of pulmonary rehabilitation.

03/10/2026

📊 Recent estimates from show that 1.2M people in the U.S. have and of those, 272,360 are women. This National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, join OWH in supporting those at risk for and living with HIV. www.womenshealth.gov/nwghaad

Women are less likely to be screened for partly due to the perception that they aren’t at risk. On National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, share resources from OWH to help educate women & girls about HIV. www.womenshealth.gov/nwghaad/resources

03/10/2026

🎉It's National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! Visit OWH’s page to learn about the 2025 theme, “Hope, Health, and Healing: Overcoming Barriers to HIV/AIDS Treatment for Women and Girls.” www.womenshealth.gov/nwghaad

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is on March 10. Learn how you can help women and girls overcome barriers to treatment in your community. Visit OWH’s page at www.womenshealth.gov/nwghaad/resources to access resources and learn more!