Welcome to the Drinking Water and Health Newsletter!

Michigan Dept of Health & Human Services sent this bulletin at 09/07/2022 11:16 AM EDT

Welcome to the Drinking Water and Health Newsletter!

Thank you for joining our newsletter. We are excited to share important information with you! This newsletter is developed as part of the MI Drinking Water and Health Promotion Program at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Environmental Health (DEH).

What to expect from this newsletter

This newsletter will offer science-based and up-to-date information and resources to:

Raise awareness on the importance of protecting our drinking water sources.

Help you learn about your own drinking water quality.
Help you make informed decisions to protect the health of you and your family.
Notify you about new and upcoming opportunities to learn more about drinking water.

Each issue of the newsletter will keep you updated as we design new ideas, projects, and informational materials to help you make informed decisions about your drinking water and health!

A little bit about our program

MDHHS-DEH serves to protect the health of you and all Michiganders by providing information about potential hazards that can harm health. We promote actions that can be taken to reduce risks from those hazards.

The MI Drinking Water and Health Promotion Program was developed to increase Michiganders’ awareness of how drinking water may impact health. The program aims to address Michiganders’ needs through education, engagement, and outreach.

Get to know the team

The program team is excited to share drinking water information with you! Get to know each team member and their role in the MI Drinking Water and Health Promotion Program.

Kristin Ward is the Program Manager for the program. Kristin has 10 years of experience working in public health, with three years in environmental health.

“I have a passion for creating learning opportunities that help protect health! I enjoy raising awareness and promoting important information about harmful substances to Michiganders to help them know how to protect their health.”

Kaitlyn DeFouw is a Private Well Investigation Coordinator and has been with DEH for over five years. Kaitlyn has a passion for our environment. She is dedicated to providing information to state, local, and community members on the importance of caring for private residential wells.

Ashley Mark is a Regional Community Engagement Coordinator for DEH. She is the Community Engagement Coordinator for the program.

“I studied environmental science in college, with work experience in water chemistry. It has been great to be able to use my education in a new way to help protect the health of my neighbors here in Michigan!”

Emily Hamilton is a Health Educator within DEH. She has worked in public health for over five years, including multiple years in environmental health.

"I am passionate about providing accurate health information to keep Michiganders safe and healthy."

Kendra Reeves works as a Community Outreach Technician. She is the Outreach Coordinator for the program.

"I am dedicated to being a resource for the residents of Michigan about environmental health issues and to help understand them better. I enjoy working with the public to not only educate them, but to expand my knowledge as well."

Tom Franke works as a Public Health Navigator within DEH. He supports outreach for the program. Tom received his degree in interdisciplinary social science focusing on health and society. He has worked with public health programs for seven years, of which three were dedicated to environmental public health outreach. 

“Environmental public health issues are often complex, confusing, and stressful. That is why I am dedicated to meeting the community where they are and providing all Michiganders with the information and answers they need to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.”

Be on the lookout for the next newsletter. Thanks for joining us!

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