FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS hosting three, free virtual baby fairs for new or expecting families

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2022 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@michigan.gov   MDHHS hosting three, free virtual baby fairs for new or expecting families LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting three virtual baby fairs for new or expecting parents this month. At the virtual events, families will have an opportunity to learn about available resources, important health and safety information and ask questions directly to program experts. "MDHHS is excited to be able to offer a safe way for parents to get all the important information they need at this exciting time in their lives," said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. "We encourage Michigan families to attend one of the free events being offered to learn about immunizations, hearing screening, breastfeeding and other topics." The events are free of charge and occurring on the following dates and times: Tuesday, June 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. The following MDHHS programs are participating in the virtual baby fairs: Newborn Screening Michigan BioTrust for Health Infant Safe Sleep Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Immunizations Early Hearing Detection and Intervention                                            Birth Defects Education and Outreach State Breastfeeding Initiative Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Vital Records Michigan Home Visiting Initiative Maternal Infant Health Program Children's Special Health Care Services Eat Safe Fish Unintentional Injury Prevention Participants can register for one of these sessions online or by scanning the QR code.        Scan here to register!       # # # Virtual Baby Showers NR.pdf   Become a foster parent through Michigan Department of Health & Human Services foster care program. Questions?  Contact Us SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe All |  Subscriber Help STAY CONNECTED:       This email was sent to ooseims.archieves@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan Dept of Health & Human Services · 235 S. Grand Ave W. · Lansing, MI 48909 ·