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Barry-Eaton District Health Department Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month with Community Events July 16, 2024 August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to acknowledge, empower, and celebrate mothers and families on their breastfeeding journeys. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) is…

Barry County Community Survey Launches to Identify Health Concerns July 1, 2024 Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) and Corewell Health – Pennock have collaboratively launched the next cycle of the Barry County Community Health Needs Assessment, aimed at understanding and…

Barry-Eaton District Health Department Holds Marijuana Lockbox Giveaway Event June 13, 2024 The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) is holding a drive-through marijuana lockbox giveaway event on Saturday, June 22nd from 11am – 2pm. Residents of Eaton County can drive…

Last Chance to Participate in Healthy! Capital Counties Community Health Survey May 24, 2024 The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is reminding all community members to take the Community Health Survey before it closes on May 31, 2024. This survey, launched…

Barry-Eaton District Health Department Promotes Hepatitis Awareness Month May 1, 2024 In recognition of Hepatitis Awareness Month this May, Barry Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) is intensifying efforts to educate and empower the community about the dangers of hepatitis and…

Tri-County Survey Launches to Identify Community Health Concerns April 15, 2024 Healthy! Capital Counties (a collaborative effort between Barry-Eaton District Health Department, Ingham County Health Department, Mid-Michigan District Health Department, Eaton Rapids Medical Center, McLaren Greater Lansing, and University of…

Tackling Tobacco Together: BEDHD Supports Take Down Tobacco Day Awareness April 1, 2024 Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) proudly announces its support in Take Down Tobacco Day, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use…

Pick-up Free Radon Test Kits during Radon Action Month January 2, 2024 Radon can’t be seen, smelled, or tasted, but high levels of radon gas may be in residents’ homes, increasing their risk of lung cancer. Fortunately, testing is easy…

Barry-Eaton District Health Department Offers Certified Professional Food Manager Classes in 2024 December 21, 2023 The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) is offering Certified Professional Food Manager Classes in Barry and Eaton counties, beginning January 2024. The classes offered by…

Barry-Eaton District Health Department Recognizes the Great American Smokeout 2023 November 16, 2023 In recognition of the Great American Smokeout, Barry-Eaton District Health Department is encouraging community members that are thinking about quitting smoking to start with day one, today.…