The Detroit Health Department is investigating a Hepatitis A case at Jet’s Pizza in Detroit at 15235 East Seven Mile Road near Hayes. The establishment only provides carry-out and delivery service. If you consumed food and beverages from this Jet’s Pizza between November 30 through December 1 you should consult your primary care provider to receive […]
Another Hepatatis A case investigation is underway, according to Detroit Health Department, which is investigating a a case in connection with an employee that works in a confined area at Greektown Casino in Detroit located at 555 East Lafayette. As of today, only one employee is known to have Hepatitis A. The Detroit Health Department believes […]
The Detroit Health Department’s announcement that it is investigating two separate cases of Hepatitis A should serve as a reminder to Detroiters that the Hepatitis A warnings are real and should be heeded. The first case is in connection with a Detroit resident who works at Firewater Bar and Grill located at 107 E. Milwaukee. The […]
One year ago the Detroit Department of Transportation found a way to help Detroiters find a route to better health and better food. It introduced Fresh Wagon, a direct round-trip bus service from six Detroit neighborhoods to Eastern Market every Saturday. The idea came directly from customer feedback and the need for riders to have […]
The Detroit Health Department will be headed by Dr. Suzanne White, according to an announcement issued by Mayor Duggan today. Dr. White will begin serve as the Medical Director of the Detroit Health Department, where she will report directly to Executive Director Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun beginning in late August. Her responsibilities will include overseeing the […]
Detroit’s Health Department has a new “top doc.” Taking over the helm is Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun, a board certified practicing emergency physician and public health leader who has served as the Medical Director of the Detroit Health Department since July of 2016. Khaldun replaces former Executive Director and Health Officer Dr. Abdul-Sayed, who announced […]
The health of Detroit children will get a much-needed boost with more than $1 million in grant funding awarded to the Detroit Health Department to improve kids’ health. The recently announced funding will support new programs and initiatives for early childhood, asthma care and treatment, environmental health and teen pregnancy prevention, according to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, executive […]
Let’s face it, proximity matters. With his appointment to the National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives 12-member Healthy People advisory committee, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will be as close to national healthcare decision makers and leaders as one can get. Dr. El-Sayed, the executive director of the Detroit Health Department, was selected for the committee […]