MONKEYPOX (MPV) VIRUS

The exposure of people to Monkeypox virus infection causes Monkeypox disease. Symptoms of Monkeypox include fever, headache, chills, muscle aches, rash, swollen lymph nodes, cough, and tiredness. The symptoms of monkeypox start 1-2 weeks after exposure to the monkeypox virus and may last 2 -4 weeks. If you suspect exposure or positivity, call your Physician or go to the Emergency Department (ED) or call Detroit Health Department (313) 876-4444. Isolate while waiting for test results and until all your symptoms have resolved. See the Figure below.

Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA) – 2021 CHW Survey Results

What is a CHW? A community health worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of the community served. CHWs help build individual and community health knowledge and self-sufficiency by increasing access to health and social services and providing culturally-appropriate health education, social support and advocacy.

Click here to read the Community Health Worker Survey Results

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Transition Begins July 16, 2022

In 2020, 12.2 million adults seriously thought about suicide in the United States, 3.2 million made a plan, 1.2 million attempted suicides, and 46,000 deaths. If you need suicide or mental health-related crisis support or are worried about someone else, please call or text 1-800-273-8255 or visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s chat to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Tomorrow July 16, 2022, the U.S. will transition to using the 988-dialing code. 988 is Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. See the Figure below. 988 is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress. If you or someone needs crisis support, call or text 988. All patients receiving care at IPH are screened and referred for immediate care as indicated. IPH is located at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call (313) 309-9350 ext. 2.

Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19

Protect yourself and your family from COVID-19. Get vaccinated and boosted. Call (313) 309-9350 ext. 2 Monday – Friday to make an appointment for a COVID Vaccine. COVID vaccine is given on Monday and Tuesday (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM) at 9053 Woodward and Home visits by scheduled appointment on Thursday.

Protect Yourself and Your Baby. Get Vaccinated!

Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2 Monday – Friday to make an appointment for a COVID Vaccine. COVID vaccine is given on Monday and Tuesday (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM) at 9053 Woodward and Home visits by scheduled appointment on Thursday.