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Teen Health Community Advisory Council Seeking New Members

If you are a member of the community and would like to have input on the future of St. Clair County Health Department’s (SCCHD) Teen Health program, then be sure to attend their upcoming Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting. 

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 19th, from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Port Huron High School cafeteria located at, 2215 Court Street, Port Huron.

Sandy Mangan, Teen Health Nurse Practitioner/Supervisor says, “Participation in the Community Advisory Council allows members voices to be heard on the services we provide like ensuring quality healthcare, promoting healthy lifestyles and increasing wellness opportunities for St. Clair County.”

Members of the public aged 10 and up are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend in person you can join on ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82740590130?pwd=SXJZNWdRY3EwYnp6anhIMXp2SEszQT09

Meeting ID: 827 4059 0130/Passcode: 830793

For more information, call: (810) 987-1311.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Sign Up For New Life Christian Academy’s Kindergarten Round-Up/Open House

There’s only a couple more months before school is out for the summer. It’s also the time to sign your child up for next school year at the New Life Christian Academy (NLCA) Kick Off to Kindergarten, Kindergarten Round-Up.

If you have a young child that will be five years old by Sept 1st., they are eligible to sign up for enrollment at NLCA. 

The kindergarten round-up will be held on Thursday, April 13th, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. by appointment only.

There will also be an open house on Sunday, April 30th, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. for preschool – 12th grade students.

Families are encouraged to visit the school, meet teachers, view the curriculum and textbooks, and to  ask any questions they may have about the school or its staff.

For more information, call (810) 367-3770 ext. 100

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

DTE Introduces New Time Of Day Rates To Consumers

To help meet the increasing demands of electricity use, the Michigan Public Service Commission has asked that the new Time of Day rates be implemented.

With the new Time of Day Rates, it allows the consumer to be in control of their energy usage which will have a profound effect on monthly rates.

Some DTE customers may have already begun seeing changes on their bills for the month of March, others will begin to see them this month and throughout the rest of the year. 

Customers will have a peak hour hour period Monday – Friday from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. where their rates are increased from the standard 15.45¢ PER kWh to 16.75¢ PER kWh during the months from October – May, and 20.98¢ PER kWh June – September.

There will also be an off-peak hour period that occurs 20 hours each weekday plus all weekend. 

For more information, visit: dteenergy.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

MIHealthy Life Strengthens Health Care Coverage Based On Input From The Public

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has taken the input of nearly 10,000 residents to identify five focus areas for its MIHealthyLife initiative that will help improve the health of residents covered by Medicaid. 

The foundation for rebidding contracts for the Medicaid health plans are the aforementioned focus areas, known as strategic pillars, which are:

  • Serve the Whole Person, Coordinating Health and Health-related needs.
  • Give All Kids a Healthy Start
  • Promote Health Equity and Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities.
  • Drive Innovation and Operational Excellence.
  • Engage Members, Families and Communities.

The MIHealthyLife program was introduced in July of 2022 as an initiative to improve the health of Michigan residents as the department prepares to rebid its medical health contracts.

The input provided came from residents covered by Medicaid, as well as stakeholders partnered with MDHHS. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Register For St. Clair County Community Mental Health’s Run For Recovery

To promote mental and physical health, St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) will be hosting its 15th Annual “Run For Recovery.” 

The event will be held on Saturday, May 13th. There are three race options available which are the 1 Mile Walk, 1 Mile Timed Kids Run, and the Certified 5k Road Race. The 1 mile walk and 1 mile Timed Kids Run begins at 8:30 a.m., and the 5k run begins at 9 a.m. 

There will also be special guests at the event such as, Ex-NFL Football star Braylon Edwards, and our local mascots from the Prowlers, Levi’s Link, and St. Clair County Community College.

Those looking to volunteer or sponsor the event are welcomed and encouraged to participate as well, for ticket prices and more information, visit: scccmh.org/events/run-for-recovery/. 

Reporting For WGRT – Choze Powell

St. Clair County Department Of Veterans Affairs Fashion Show & Luncheon Fundraiser

Support your local veterans and St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs (SCCDVA) by attending their upcoming fundraiser sponsored by Suzanne’s Fashions and Country Style Marketplace.

The Fashion Show & Luncheon will take place Saturday, April 15, in the basement event room at Country Style Marketplace located at 310 Huron Ave., Port Huron. Doors open at 11 am, with the fashion show beginning at 12 pm. Tickets are $25 each and includes lunch, (quiche, salad, dessert, and water).

SCCDVA helps veterans and their families obtain and maintain all veteran’s related benefits from federal, state, and local government agencies free of charge. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Suzanne at (810) 364-5422 or PH Country Style Marketplace at (810) 432-8431/(810) 987-4141.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell