Saginaw County Health Department - SCHD

02/28/2026

No whey!!! Using two at the same time is never a good idea. Two condoms can rub against each other, making the material weaker and more likely to break. When condoms tear, there’s a greater risk of STIs and pregnancy. 🐄. https://tinyurl.com/y5tthay9

02/26/2026

This weekend we talk about the Rx Kids Program with Saginaw County Health Department - SCHD. Rx Kids aims to improve health, hope, and opportunity for families during the challenging time of pregnancy and infancy.

Tune in to WSGW at 9 am on Saturday and 4 pm Sunday.

02/26/2026

🌟 New Online Support Groups Forming! 🌟

The CSHCS Family Center’s Family Support Network is launching new virtual support groups for parents and caregivers of children with special health care needs.

Connect with others who understand your journey, share experiences, and build a supportive online community — all from the comfort of your home.

📞 To find a group, call the CSHCS Family Phone Line at 800-359-3722
📧 Or email: fontainea@michigan.gov

You don’t have to do this alone. 💙

02/26/2026

Coming up this week at Jerome Health Clinic!

02/25/2026

February is National Condom Month! In addition to preventing pregnancy, condoms are an important part of the STI prevention toolbox! https://tinyurl.com/y5tthay9

02/25/2026

Rx Kids aims to boldly reimagine how we care for each other by walking alongside families during the joyful and economically challenging time of pregnancy and infancy. ❤️ Learn more about Rx Kids’ no-strings-attached cash prescriptions, available to all pregnant moms and babies born Jan. 1, 2026 and later in the City of Saginaw, and Buena Vista and Bridgeport Townships: RxKids.org

02/24/2026

The Community Outreach & Resource Exchange Office (room 312) will be closed the following dates/times:

02/24/2026

🚗💺 FREE Car Seat Safety Check Event! 💺🚗
Did you know that many car seats are installed incorrectly? Let us help you make sure your child is riding safely!
Join us for a FREE Car Seat Inspection Event where certified technicians will:
✅ Check your current car seat for proper installation
✅ Teach you how to install and use it correctly
✅ Install car seats for new parents, grandparents, and/or caregivers
✅ Answer all your car seat safety questions
Let’s work together to keep our little ones safe on the road. ❤️
Tag a parent or grandparent who should come!

🚗💺 FREE Car Seat Safety Check Event! 💺🚗
Did you know that many car seats are installed incorrectly? Let us help you make sure your child is riding safely!

Join us for a FREE Car Seat Inspection Event where certified technicians will:
✅ Check your current car seat for proper installation
✅ Teach you how to install and use it correctly
✅ Install car seats for new parents, grandparents, and/or caregivers
✅ Answer all your car seat safety questions

Let’s work together to keep our little ones safe on the road. ❤️
Tag a parent or grandparent who should come!

02/24/2026

🍎 Food Distributions This Week 🥔

🍎 Food Distributions This Week 🥔

Check out this calendar 🗓️ to see when and where the food distributions are in Saginaw County this week.

Big thank you to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and their many community partners like Radiant Church of God, DC House of Blessings, Old Town Christian Outreach and many others for helping keep our community fed!

If you’re in need of assistance, please dial 2-1-1 to be connected to 211 Northeast Michigan, our community resource line.

If you’re able, please consider donating at https://bit.ly/NourishmentForNeighbors. All funds stay local by helping to stock local pantries, fill emergency food boxes and works to ensure that no neighbor is left hungry. ❤️

02/21/2026

Help baby sleep safe every time! For more information about why, go to: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/safe-sleep2/safe-sleep-for-your-baby/safe-sleep-steps

02/20/2026

Thank you to all of our community partners who attended the “Speaking Up for a Healthier Tomorrow” event, where we shared the results of the 2026 Community Health Assessment at the MyMichigan Health Education Center.
We appreciate your partnership, engagement, and continued commitment to improving the health and well-being of our community.

02/20/2026

❤️ February is American Heart Month! ❤️Your heart works hard for you every single day, and during pregnancy and postpartum, it’s supporting both you and your little one. Choosing nutritious foods is one of the best ways to take care of your heart.

With WIC, you can get benefits to support you and your little one’s health, such as nutritious foods, healthcare referrals, breastfeeding support, and more! WIC is available to those who are pregnant, postpartum (up to 6 months after the end of a pregnancy), or breastfeeding (up to the infant’s first birthday), plus infants and children under age 5.

To learn more about how WIC can support you, visit www.signupwic.com/about.