Saginaw County Health Department - SCHD

07/16/2026

Just a reminder- Walk With a Doc is cancelled tonight due to poor air quality.

Due to poor air quality, this week's Walk With a Doc has been cancelled to help protect the health and safety of our participants.

We look forward to seeing everyone next Thursday for our next walk!

In the meantime, consider limiting prolonged outdoor activity, especially if you have asthma, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions.

Stay safe, and we'll see you next week!

07/16/2026

🌫️ Air Quality Alert for Michigan 🌫️

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued a Statewide Air Quality Alert for July 16–17 due to wildfire smoke. Air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels in some areas. Combined with high temperatures, these conditions can pose serious health risks.

Help Protect Yourself & Your Family:

🏠 Stay indoors as much as possible and keep windows and doors closed.
💨 If you have air conditioning, use the recirculate setting.
🏃 Avoid outdoor exercise and move activities indoors when possible.
😷 If you must be outside, consider wearing a properly fitted NIOSH-approved N95 or P100 respirator.
🔥 Avoid activities that worsen indoor air quality, such as burning candles, smoking, or excessive use of gas stoves.
🥵 If your home becomes too hot without air conditioning, seek relief at a cooling center or another air-conditioned public location.

Monitor air quality at https://www.airnow.gov/ Some areas will also experience moderate to major heat risk. Monitor heat risk at https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/
More information can be found at EH.michigan.gov/WildfireSmoke-Health

07/16/2026

Monitor your local air quality at AirNow.gov and follow the guidance for everyone and schools, daycares and outside activities at EH.michigan.gov/WildfireSmoke-Health

Michigan air quality is impacted by wildfire smoke this week. Everyone should take precautions to protect your and your family’s health.

Monitor your local air quality at AirNow.gov and follow the guidance for everyone and schools, daycares and outside activities at EH.michigan.gov/WildfireSmoke-Health.

07/16/2026

⚠️ Temporary Building Closure⚠️
Our building will be closed Thursday, July 23rd, while Consumers Energy completes a scheduled transformer replacement.
The planned power outage is expected to last one day. However, if work extends beyond the scheduled timeframe, the building may also remain closed on Friday, July 24th. Please watch our page for updates. Thank you for your patience!

07/15/2026

🌫️ Air Quality Alert for Saginaw County

Poor air quality can affect everyone, but it can be especially harmful for children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and people with asthma, heart disease, or other lung conditions.

🎥 In this video, Dr. Pruitt shares important information about today's air quality and steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.

When air quality is poor:
💙 Limit prolonged outdoor activities, especially strenuous exercise.
💙 Keep windows and doors closed when possible.
💙 Run your air conditioning on recirculate if available.
💙 If you have asthma or another respiratory condition, keep your medications nearby and follow your healthcare provider's recommendations.
💙 If you experience difficulty breathing, chest pain, or worsening symptoms, seek medical attention promptly.

Stay informed, take precautions, and help protect those who may be most vulnerable.

07/15/2026

Due to poor air quality, this week's Walk With a Doc has been cancelled to help protect the health and safety of our participants.

We look forward to seeing everyone next Thursday for our next walk!

In the meantime, consider limiting prolonged outdoor activity, especially if you have asthma, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions.

Stay safe, and we'll see you next week!

07/15/2026

⚠️ Statewide Air Quality Alert: July 15-16 ⚠️

07/15/2026

Help shape the future of Bliss Park!

07/15/2026

👂👀 Hearing & Vision Screenings!
For children ages 4–18
Join us at the Castle Museum for quick screenings that help identify potential hearing or vision concerns early.
📅 Thursday, July 16th, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Early detection can make a big difference in your child’s ability to learn, focus, and thrive.
Stop in and make sure your child is ready for success!

07/15/2026

Join the Saginaw County Health Department for FREE Blood Lead Testing for children ages 1–6.
📅 Wednesday, July 15 & Thursday, July 30th
🕧 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Jerome Preschool
1301 Division
Saginaw, MI 48602
Please bring:
✔️ Valid photo ID
✔️ Medicaid number or insurance card
✔️ Information about whether your child has had a blood lead test in the past

🩸 Protect Their Future. Start with a Simple Test.
Lead exposure can happen without obvious signs, but early detection can make a big difference in your child's health and development.
Join the Saginaw County Health Department for FREE Blood Lead Testing for children ages 1–6.
📅 Wednesday, July 15 & Thursday, July 30th
🕧 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Jerome Preschool
1301 Division
Saginaw, MI 48602
Please bring:
✔️ Valid photo ID
✔️ Medicaid number or insurance card
✔️ Information about whether your child has had a blood lead test in the past
Questions? Call 989-758-3825
Help give your child a healthy start!