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Emergency Department staff from Trinity Health Livonia photographed removing masks following an announcement that many local hospitals would be relaxing their mask requirements for employees, patients and visitors. Courtesy photo. (April 13, 2023 3:48 PM ET) After more than three years of caring for patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Michigan’s major health systems are making masking optional in most areas over the next week. At Henry Ford Health, effective Friday, April 14, patients and visitors are no longer required to wear masks in Henry Ford Health facilities. Individuals who are immunocompromised and admitted to a hospital unit or visiting someone who is immunocompromised in a hospital unit is asked to continue to wear a mask. You should wear a mask if you have cold-like or COVID-19 symptoms and everyone is still welcome to wear masks if they choose to do so.  Likewise, team members are no longer required to wear masks, except in inpatient hospital units where healthcare professionals care for immunocompromised patients such as oncology, transplant, and neonatal intensive care units. Patients can also ask their care team to wear masks if it makes them more comfortable.   At Trinity Health Michigan, including Chelsea Hospital, the new…

(April 3, 2023 9:08 AM) The American Public Health Association celebrates National Public Health Week annually in the first week of April. Public health professionals at the Jackson County Health Department and across the nation work throughout the year to create and promote a healthy community through disease prevention and control, health education, environmental protection, and emergency preparedness. During NPHW 2023, April 3-9, the Jackson County Health Department will highlight public health work done across the nation and within our own communities. Kristin Pluta, Health Officer says, “Let’s work together to make it easier for communities to access the public health resources they need to achieve the highest level of health.”  The theme of National Public Health Week 2023 is “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health”. Daily themes will help illustrate how communities that foster connection and belonging support the future of public health. Monday:  Community  ·       People with feelings of support, connection and inclusion within their community may live longer, respond better to stress and have stronger immune systems than those who are isolated.  Become more engaged or re-engage with your community and make an impact on public health. Tuesday:  Violence Prevention ·       Violence can occur in settings that once were…

 (December 2, 2022 10:29 AM) Henry Ford Health System today announced the new president for Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. Emily Moorhead, FACHE, has accepted the  position, effective immediately. Moorhead has served as interim president since February 2022, and prior to that, her role was chief operating officer. Moorhead will lead the Henry Ford Jackson campus in collaboration with the executive leadership team and oversee the hospital’s planning and operations. She will continue the focus on providing a high quality, safe environment while emphasizing patient, team member and physician engagement.   “I am continually inspired by the strength and heart of this organization,” said Moorhead. “It is truly an honor to continue to work with such a strong team and committed community.”  A seasoned executive leader, Moorhead brings more than 15 years of experience to the role. Before coming to Henry Ford Health, she held leadership positions in hospital operations and health system strategy at Tenet and Trinity Health.   “Emily is a transformational leader,” said Denise Brooks-Williams, Henry Ford Health’s Senior Vice President, and Chief Executive Officer of Market Operations. “We are so pleased she will have the opportunity to build on the momentum she’s already inspired in this critical leadership…

(December 1, 2022 9:24 AM) The Jackson County Health Department would like to remind the community that Thursday, December 1, 2022 is World AIDS Day. This year, the United States Government’s theme is “Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV “. The theme encourages people to unite globally to eliminate the disparities and inequities that create barriers to HIV testing, prevention, and access to HIV care. First observed in 1988, World AIDS Day is a day to unite, to help end HIV, and to remember those lost to AIDS-related illnesses. World AIDS Day remains as relevant today as it has always been, reminding people and governments that HIV has not gone away. The 2022 World AIDS Day theme also emphasizes accountability and action by highlighting the importance of HIV testing. “Everyone should get tested for HIV and know their status. We are advancing a status-neutral approach to HIV testing that puts equity at the forefront. Under this approach, no matter what the outcome of the test, people should be connected with the necessary HIV prevention and treatment services, including strategies to address social determinants of health and barriers to access,” said Kaye Hayes, HHS Deputy Assistant Secretary…

(November 23, 2022 12:00 PM)  The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12:00 PM today, there are 48,213 positive cases (cumulative), and 619 deaths (cumulative)*.   There are 191 new cases and 3 new deaths since last Wednesday’s report. The next report will be on November 30.   Cumulative recovered, as of November 23:  46,519**. *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths identified through Michigan Department of Corrections.  Their numbers are listed under a separate category and reported by the state at Michigan Statistics. Cases reported involving Jackson County school students or staff are included in our posted numbers.  For details regarding cases and outbreaks at Michigan schools please see https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173_102480---,00.html * Cases, Deaths, and Recovered all include confirmed and probable. **Recovered is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis who are alive 30 days post-onset (or referral date if onset is not available). Confirmed Cases- PCR test processed at lab Probable Cases- positive antigen test or link to PCR confirmed case 41,340 6,873 Probable cases include individuals with either a positive proctored rapid antigen test OR COVID-19 symptoms and an epidemiologic link to a confirmed COVID-19 case.  If a…