KENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT

The emergence of a new flu variant – and – a low seasonal flu vaccination rate is of growing concern for medical experts, and Kent County health officials are encouraging residents to get their seasonal flu vaccine

The Kent County Health Department opened its newly renovated clinic and Environmental Health division

KCHD is sharing some concerning numbers about alcohol consumption among residents

The Kent County Health Department will begin moving into phase two after a successful first year.

The Kent County Opioid Task Force is pushing for easier access to naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, a life-saving drug for individuals experiencing an opioid overdose

GRPS is working closely with the Kent County Health Department as concerns rise over measles

A new interactive map and free testing kits are helping Michigan residents become more aware of the dangers of radon

In observance of Radon Action Month, Kent County Health Department is encouraging residents to test for the radioactive gas in homes. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States claiming the lives of more than 20,000 Americans every year, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.

While Kent County has higher vaccination rates compared to most of the state, KCHD Immunizations Supervisor, Amy Shears, said a continued local decline may allow diseases that were once considered eradicated to reemerge.

What are the most pressing health issues impacting residents in Kent County? That’s what the 2020 Community Health Needs Assessment survey intends to find…