Health Education - Public Health Muskegon County

06/09/2025

Babies in their own sleep space are close and safe. Watch to learn more:

Video series from Charlie’s Kids that are designed to be shared through multiple channels (social, organizational, educational) to teach, engage, and promote...

06/02/2025

Hey, dads! Did you know that baby should sleep on their back for the first year? Learn more about creating a environment and how to keep baby safe during sleep.

Information on Safe Sleep for your baby, how to protect your baby's life.

05/08/2025

Thanks Mom, for making sure you always practice infant safe sleep. Learn more at: MDHHS Infant Safe Sleep website

Information on Safe Sleep for your baby, how to protect your baby's life.

04/30/2025

The MAP team is excited to announce that we are a drop-off site for the Baby Product Drive organized by United Way of the Lakeshore! 🤱

Baby products 🍼(clothes, diapers, food, formula, etc.) can be dropped off at MAP: 2500 Jefferson St., Muskegon Heights, MI 49444, Monday through Thursday from 9 am - 3:30 pm through May 9th!

In Muskegon County, donations will be distributed at the Community Baby Shower, a free public event hosted in partnership with Muskegon Family Care. ❤

04/30/2025

For more information, visit michigan.gov/safesleep.

04/25/2025

Using any form of ma*****na while pregnant/breastfeeding comes with some serious risks. 👩‍⚕️

Ma*****na (including CBD) can increase your infant's risk of:

❗️Low birth weight
❗️Premature/still birth
❗️Hyperactivity
❗️Poor cognitive function

For more information, see https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/what-you-should-know-about-using-cannabis-including-cbd-when-pregnant-or-breastfeeding

04/24/2025

Tip: Reduce risk for sleep-related death by using a sleep surface for baby that is firm, flat and level. Find out why is important at michigan.gov/safesleep.

04/23/2025

Celebrate Birth to 5th Grade Literacy with activities and resources for all ages, birth to 11 at the 4th Annual Reading is Fun Literacy Carnival!

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 12-2 pm.
Location: Holy Trinity Church of God in Christ, 2140 Valley, 49441
FREE for families! No registration needed.

BOUNCE HOUSE
FACE PAINTING
HAIRCUTS
FREE FOOD
BALLOON ANIMALS
FUN ACTIVITIES
FREE BOOKS
COMMUNITY RESOURCES!

Hosted by The Faith Partners Early Literacy Champions in partnership with the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, the Great Start of Muskegon, the Read early. Read often.-Talk, Read, Sing Initiative, and members of the early literacy and Project-Based Learning (PBL) coaching team at Muskegon Area Intermediate School District (MAISD)

04/16/2025

Remember, babies rely on adults to keep them safe. Check today at CPSC.gov/recalls.

03/13/2025

03/04/2025

March is National Nutrition Month, and what better way to celebrate than with fresh, affordable produce? Our Mobile Farmers Market is back on the road, making it easier to access nutritious food in our community.

Learn more and see the full schedule: muskegonymca.org/mobilefarmersmarket