Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program
Provides breast and cervical exams, pap smears, mammograms and referrals to
women 40 years of age and older. An educational component is part of this
program through community outreach and by request. This program is a joint
effort between Central Michigan District Health Department and the Saginaw
Chippewa Indian Tribe.
Case Management Program (HIV/AIDS)
The HIV Case Management / Continuum of Care Program serves individuals living
with HIV/AIDS [PLWHA] and who reside in Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Osceola, and
Roscommon counties, the public health jurisdiction served by CMDHD. Persons
identified as HIV positive, and residing in adjacent counties, also have an
opportunity to be served by CMDHD case management personnel. Services provided
are:
- Ambulatory/Outpatient HIV Medical Care
- Case Management & Client Advocacy Services
- Direct Emergency Financial/Client Assistance
- Health Education & Risk Reduction Services
Healthy Start - Gladwin
Provides assessment, home visitation and support services to Gladwin County
families who have an infant under 12 months of age. The Healthy Start Program
offers education to parents on a variety of topics (i.e. nutrition, immunizations,
infant development). This program focuses on each family's needs. Eligibility
requirements do apply.
Partner Counseling and Referral Services
Partner Counseling and Referral Services (PCRS) provides a combination of
efforts: bringing partners and/or contacts to counseling in a confidential manner,
testing partners and/or contacts, informing individuals about treatment and who have
contracted Syphilis and/or are HIV positive. In the case of an individual having
tested positive for HIV, additional client-centered services are offered; HIV Case
Management Services are explained and referral information, naming those agencies
and organizations offering such services, is provided to the client. Central Michigan
District Health Department (CMDHD) personnel provide PCRS services in 62 Michigan counties.
Senior Wellness
Provides health education opportunities, including health presentations, cardiovascular screenings,
and available printed and electronic resources pertinent to persons, residing in Isabella
County and who are age 55 and older. This program is a collaborative effort shared
between Central Michigan District Health Department, the Isabella County Commission
on Aging, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, and Central Michigan University. Funding
for this program has been made available through the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
Success By 3 - Arenac
Provides home visitation services to families residing in Arenac County offering
family support and other related services. Eligible families are referred to the
Success by Three Program by appropriate Michigan Department of Human Services personnel
serving Arenac County. Eligibility requirements do apply.
Success By 3 - Clare
Provides assessments and referrals to link families to appropriate resources. This
home visitation program focuses on supporting the family, promoting a healthy parent/child
relationship and assuring healthy child development. Eligibility requirements do apply.
