Flu Vaccine Options at St. Clair County Health Department

The St. Clair County Health Department offers several options for vaccinating babies, kids, teens, and adults against influenza.

Public health officials recommend the flu vaccine for anyone 6 months or older, and want the public to know that even if the vaccine doesn’t completely prevent them from getting the flu, it can decrease the risk of hospitalization and death.

There are walk-in options at the Health Department’s main office on 28th Street in Port Huron on Mondays from 10 AM – 6 PM and Wednesdays from 8 AM – 4 PM. The health department schedules appointments for vaccine on the other weekdays.

The Teen Health Center on the campus of Port Huron High School has vaccine appointments available by calling (810) 987-1311.

Most insurances pay for the cost of the flu vaccine, but the Health Department does have options available for the uninsured based on income eligibility and family size.

Learn more at BeatTheFlu.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

MDHHS Expands Focus To Address Stroke And Cardiovascular Emergencies

A stroke can happen to anyone at any time. Statistics show that approximately one in every 25 people will have a stroke in their lifetime. Recognizing the signs early, calling emergency services, and obtaining specialized stroke care as soon as possible can improve your chances of survival.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has expanded its goal to address stroke and cardiovascular disease emergencies. They have renamed their Bureau of EMS, Trauma & Preparedness to Bureaus of Emergency Preparedness, EMS & Systems of Care. 

The change occurs after following input from experts as well as stakeholders on how to integrate stroke and cardiovascular emergencies into the existing framework of the trauma system. They plan to continue working with the MI Stroke Program to develop optimal clinical treatment and destination protocols. 

For more information, visit: Bureau of Emergency Preparedness, EMS, and Systems of Care.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Two People Killed After Being Hit By Vehicles on Dove Road

UPDATED 10/31/2022: Police have arrested Jacalyn Reid, a 37-year-old Burtchville woman, and she has been arraigned on charges related to this accident.

UPDATED 9/1/2022: A suspect is being held at the St. Clair County Intervention Center in connection with the death of the Port Huron Township woman who was killed by a hit-and-run after coming to the aid of the injured bicyclist. This case is still under investigation.

8/31/2022: The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office reported the death of two individuals who were hit by vehicles on Dove Road on the evening of Tuesday, August 30th.

The accidents happened around the 3700 Block of Dove when a Marysville man struck a bicyclist and called 911 to report the incident. The bicyclist, a 56 year old man from Ft. Gratiot, died at the scene. A nearby resident, a 40 year old Port Huron Township woman, came to help the injured bicyclist, and she was struck and killed by another vehicle that fled the scene.

The Marysville man who hit the bicyclist is cooperating with police, and the investigation to locate the drive who fled is ongoing.

If you have any information about this incident, contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Detective Bureau directly at  810-987-1711. 

Gov. Whitmer Launches First-Ever Fellowships For Future Educators

Today marks the day that allows up to 2,500 future Michigan educators to fill out a $10,000 scholarship application, as well as $9,600 stipend payments for student teachers, under the first ever MI Future Educator Fellowship program announced by Gov. Whitmer. 

The goal is to lower the cost of higher education for those seeking to become teachers, so that  the state can hire and train more qualified individuals to address the teacher shortage in Michigan. 

David Hecker, President of AFT Michigan says, ”The $9,600 stipend for student teachers is a critical step toward compensating student teachers for the hard work they do, and will help encourage them to stay in the profession right here in Michigan.” 

Scholarship funds are limited and will be awarded on a first come first serve basis, so apply as soon as possible.

For information on how to apply visit: MiSSG Portal

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Michigan Lieutenant Gov. Candidate Shane Hernandez Discusses Issues Affecting Voters

Michigan GOP governor nominee Tudor Dixon chose Shane Hernandez as her running mate to tackle the issues faced by the average Michigan resident. A former state lawmaker, Hernandez says there are four areas that will be addressed if they win the election. 

Public safety, education, infrastructure, and the economy are the top issues Hernandez feels affects families the most. He shares his thoughts on a few of these issues. “Crime rates in the state of Michigan have gone through the roof, murder rates are up 30% car jacking rates are up 700%. It’s unbelievable, but it’s true,” says Hernandez.

On education, Hernandez states that our 3rd grade students are failing reading tests at a 60% rate in the state of Michigan due to Gov. Whitmer keeping students out of school for up to a year and a half. “Parents are concerned about their kids struggling to catch up from a pandemic, meanwhile there’s this obsession from the state with sex and gender theory. That has nothing to do with teaching our kids basic skills,” Hernandez says. 

To hear more of Hernandez’s views and solutions click the link here: https://wgrt.com/shane-hernandez/

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell