In early April, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020, for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy was finalized today, and FEMA is now moving rapidly to implement this funeral assistance program nationwide. Read More…
UPDATES FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT Vaccine On Monday, January 18, 2021, in partnership with Northwestern Michigan College, the Grand Traverse County Health Department launched a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at NMC’s Hagerty Conference Center. Prior to this week, the GTCHD, was able to administer 3434 doses of vaccine. For the week of January 25-30, the Grand Read More…
Hunters are asked to follow all regulations from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to hunt safely and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Meet together outside whenever possible. If gathering indoors, include no more than two households and not more than 10 people. If you Read More…
Tips for Holiday Gatherings Holiday gatherings for Michiganders will be different this year due to COVID-19. Your family doesn’t have to miss out on being together during the holidays, either virtual or in-person. Here are some tips so you can getthe most out of your holiday gatherings and reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Factors Read More…
DAILY NUMBERS The Grand Traverse County Health Department reports no new cases today. Totals remain at 21 cumulative positive cases, 6 cumulative probable cases, 14 recoveries and 5 deaths from COVID-19 in Grand Traverse County residents. These numbers and additional county statistics are updated on the County dashboard. Full case investigations and contact tracing were Read More…
DAILY NUMBERS The Grand Traverse County Health Department reports no new cases today, 20 cumulative positive cases, 6 cumulative probable cases, and 5 deaths from COVID-19 in Grand Traverse County residents. Thirteen of the positive cases have recovered with 30 days having passed since the onset of their symptoms. These numbers and additional county statistics Read More…
To slow the spread of COVID-19, it is now necessary to further tighten protocols governing inhome caregivers for older adults. The aim of this guidance is to prevent direct care workers from becoming sources of disease transmission among the vulnerable individuals they serve. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) strongly urges in-home Read More…
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority offers a variety of resources that are available to the public. Crisis services 24/7, including the mobile FAST Team — 833-295-0616 New! COVID-19 Warm Help Line for stress or depression, during business hours — 800-492-5742 myStrength online health and wellness resources free with the access code NLCMHcommunity, at myStrength.com — many stress management and mindfulness tools, hope Read More…
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced last Monday it is expanding testing criteria for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) to include individuals with mild symptoms, and has published a COVID-19 test site finder at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus to help Michiganders locate a testing site near them. “Expanded testing is needed to learn more about how COVID-19 is spreading in Read More…
As of 10 A.M. today, the Grand Traverse County Health Department reports 15 total confirmed COVID-19 cases, which includes 5 who have recovered and 3 deaths. There have been 249 county residents tested and, of those, 195 tests have come back negative. Yesterday, following public health case investigations, the Grand Traverse Health Department reported an Read More…
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) wants to help individuals that qualify, get the food and support they need during this time. AAA has created this form to submit requests, which will then be directed to the appropriate regional agency or volunteer that will then contact the individual in need.
State wants to increase public awareness of meals program Michigan recently received additional federal dollars to help provide meals to older adults as the state responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, and wants to make seniors aware of food delivery programs. These programs – available to Michigan residents over age 60 – provide meals through home Read More…
COVID-19: What it is and how it spreads. What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? COVID-19 is caused by a new respiratory virus. In December 2019, the virus began circulating in humans. Health experts are concerned because little is known about this new virus and it has the potential to cause severe illness and pneumonia. What Read More…
Michigan 2-1-1 is an easy way to connect with help of all kinds, right in your community. Need help with food, housing, or paying bills? Need support in a family crisis or community disaster? We’re here for you. Any time. All the time. Just call, text, or search online and we’ll get you connected. Learn more Read More…
The Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting a positive case of COVID-19 from the novel coronavirus in a Grand Traverse County resident. The individual, an adult male, in his twenties has a history of international travel is recovering at his home. The Health Department is working with him to identify and contact anyone potentially Read More…
Older adults are identified as one of the most at-risk populations for the COVID-19 virus. As leaders in the aging network, our agencies are committed to supporting older adults and their caregivers and recognize the added stress of our current times on homebound older adults. Until further notice, the following services will be available in Read More…
If you are mild to moderately sick, health officials at the Health Department and Munson ask that you please stay home and take care of yourself. For conditions that can be classified as more severe and would require a healthcare visit, please follow this process: Again, IF you are moderately to mildly sick – just Read More…