Free Virtual Narcan/Naloxone Training In Ingham County
A new administration and taking steps to vaccinate a million people in 100 days.
While Covid is in the forefront, other things are still going on. Other problems are surging.
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Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is still a major problem in this country.
OUD is currently the number one cause of death in Americans under 50 and with the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis is expected to worsen. For those battling addiction, quarantining and social distancing have resulted in disruptions of treatment and recovery services and limited access to mental health services and support patients so desperately need. (Managed Healthcare Executive)
Update: Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution in Ingham County
The Ingham County Health Department has teamed up with Michigan State University, Lansing Urgent Care, and the National Guard to administer drive-thru and appointment only COVID-19 vaccines at the MSU Pavilion. Some recipients shared their thoughts about the quick and easy process, as well as the importance of being able to get vaccinated. Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail also describes how the process has been going behind the scenes, addresses common concerns, and encourages all who are able to sign up.
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Ice Skating Rink Coming to Downtown Lansing
With all of the Covid-19 news and politics, it’s nice to report on something that will create some positive excitement. Downtown Lansing is getting an ice skating rink in a partnership with the city of Lansing. The Plans are for a 3300 square foot synthetic skating rink expected to be open early February.
When it’s completed you will be able to head down to City Hall Plaza at Capitol Avenue and Michigan, across from the Capitol. This new installation will feature colorful lighting, with benches and heaters on the plaza by the rink. With people having to stay home much of the time these days, people in our community are seeking out safe things to do outside this year, and this will encourage more traffic for our downtown businesses.
Ice Skating Rink Coming to Downtown Lansing
With all of the Covid-19 news and politics, it’s nice to report on something that will create some positive excitement. Downtown Lansing is getting an ice skating rink in a partnership with the city of Lansing. The Plans are for a 3300 square foot synthetic skating rink expected to be open early February.
When it’s completed you will be able to head down to City Hall Plaza at Capitol Avenue and Michigan, across from the Capitol. This new installation will feature colorful lighting, with benches and heaters on the plaza by the rink. With people having to stay home much of the time these days, people in our community are seeking out safe things to do outside this year, and this will encourage more traffic for our downtown businesses.
Michigan essential workers now among those competing for a short supply of COVID-19 vaccines
Updated Jan 22, 2021;
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Those essential workers are finding themselves now competing for the state’s limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines.
Not including vaccine allocations for long-term care facility staff and residents, Michigan has been getting about 60,000 first doses a week for residents age 65 and older as well as a select list of essential workers, including teachers below the college level, police and other first-responders, jail and prison employers and front-line state and federal workers.
Seniors are the largest group Michigan has 1.8 million residents in that age range and also the most vulnerable to COVID-19. For those reasons, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are recommended that health-care providers allocate about 75% of the vaccine doses they receive for seniors, with the remaining 25% available for essential workers.