Thursday, May 23, 2013
Those brave enough to head into local waterways this weekend can swim with confidence after the Macomb County Health Department found local beaches to have safe levels High E. coli.
The Macomb County Health Department has resumed testing the water at five public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. This bacteria lives in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. All five beaches are open for swimming.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Reports of flu-like symptoms rose from last year at this time, according to the Macomb County Health Department.
This flu season has affected thousands of Macomb County residents, with more reported cases than last year at this time, according to the Macomb County Health Department. There were 1,580 reports of flu-like symptom cases during the second week of December, up from the previous week of 1,211 and 1,069 in the last week of November, according to the department's latest available statistics on Thursday. None of those cases in Macomb County were fatal and they do not specify how many were children or adults. They also do not represent influenza cases unreported by individuals since much of the information comes from schools and hospitals. They do reflect, however, more reported flu-like cases than last year or two years prior at this time. “…
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Macomb County residents are encouraged to drop off their hazardous household waste and expired medications from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Washington Township municipal offices.
Update: A Macomb Patch reader reports this collection site is not accepting e-waste at this time. From battery acid to nail polish remover, Macomb County residents will have an opportunity to dispose of various types of household hazardous waste at a countywide collection event next weekend. The collection will be held Aug. 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Washington Township municipal offices, 57900 Van Dyke. “This program offers residents an environmentally safe and responsible alternative to landfill disposal for toxic chemicals,” said Health and Community Services Director Steve Gold, in a prepared statement. Residents will have the opportunity to dispose of everything from automotive products and garden pesticides to household cleaners…
Monday, July 23, 2012
The Burke Park beach closing was still in effect Monday after samples reflected increased E. coli levels.
This summer's highest E. coli levels to date have prompted a beach closure in New Baltimore. Sign up for the Patch daily newsletter and follow us on Facebook. Samples collected Thursday at Burke Park returned Friday with results of 2,265.57 coli cells per 100 milliliters of water. That led to the beach closing Friday. The closure remained in effect over the weekend and Monday. More samples were collected Monday morning with results expected late Tuesday morning, said Steve Lichota, Macomb County associate environmental director of health. Once those results are in, health officials will decide whether to reopen the beach for swimming, Lichota said. E. coli figures the day before heightened levels were found are low in comparison at 129.50…
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The Macomb County Health Department will properly dispose of hazardous materials this summer in Mount Clemens.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The Macomb County Health Department will hold household hazardous waste collections throughout the summer at 43525 Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens. Health Department Mount Clemens Health Department Mount Clemens Health Department Mount Clemens Health Department Mount Clemens Among the items accepted in the free collections are: For more information, call 586-469-5236 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, email or call the 24/7 hotline at 586-466-7923.
Monday, August 22, 2011
The Macomb County Health Department will be offering Saturday hours through September to meet the added demand of back-to-school immunizations.
Getting vaccinated is probably every student's least favorite back-to-school activity, but officials at the Macomb County Health Department say it is one of the most important. "Vaccine-preventable diseases have not gone away," said Dr. Kevin P. Lokar, medical director with the health department, in a release. "In fact, three cases of tetanus were recently reported in Michigan." In September 2010, the State of Michigan passed new school immunization rules for children entering sixth grade as well as all students 11-18 years of age changing school districts. These vaccinations are mandatory for all public and private schools in Michigan. Parents can opt to sign a waiver, but must present a valid medical, religious and philosophical reason …
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011
High E. coli levels have closed three beaches for swimming in Macomb County.
The Macomb County Health Department tests the water at six public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. This bacteria lives in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. While the beaches are closed, the remainder of the park facilities remain open.
Friday, May 27, 2011
High E. coli levels have closed three beaches for swimming in Macomb County.
The Macomb County Health Department tests the water at six public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. This bacteria lives in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. While the beaches are closed, the remainder of the park facilities remain open.
Frank Mester
8:12 am on Friday, May 24, 2013
The only safe level of Ecoli is 0%.......Just my humble opinion! more ›