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Thank you for joining our newsletter. We are excited to share important information with you! This newsletter is developed as part of the Public Health Drinking Water Program at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Environmental Health Bureau (EHB).
What to expect from this newsletter
This newsletter will offer science-based and up-to-date information and resources to:
- Help you make informed decisions to protect the health of you and your family.
- Raise awareness on the importance of protecting our drinking water sources.
- Help you learn about your own drinking water quality.
- 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 materials to help you make informed decisions about your drinking water and health!
A little bit about our program
MDHHS-EHB 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 Public Health Drinking Water 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.
The program team is excited to share drinking water information with you! Get to know each team member and their role in the Public Health Drinking Water Program.
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Kaitlyn DeFouw is the Program Coordinator for the MDHHS Public Health Drinking Water Program. Kaitlyn has been with MDHHS Environmental Health for ten years, working on various drinking water projects, grants and responses.
"I have a passion for our environment and helping Michigan residents better understand how to protect themselves from environmental contaminants."
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Emily Todd is the health educator for the Public Health Drinking Water Program. Her work involves creating materials that are clear, concise and accessible to Michigan residents. These materials allow Michigan residents to make informed decisions on how to reduce their exposure to drinking water contaminants and increase awareness of potential health outcomes.
"I am passionate about providing accurate health information to keep Michiganders safe and healthy."
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Chelsea Gary is a toxicologist within EHB. She has worked in environmental health since graduating with her doctorate in organic chemistry with a chemical biology focus from Wayne State University. Before that, she gained hands on experience sampling surface water and working in environmental research.”
"All of my education and experience has come together to provide expertise in environmental health and has been very fulfilling. A highlight has been connecting with Michiganders to help them be aware of and understand their exposure to environmental contaminants."
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Dan Bator is the community engagement coordinator for the Public Health Drinking Water Program. His work involves convening key state, local and community organizations.
“I enjoy collaborating to create new ways to share our drinking water resources with communities around Michigan! Let’s connect!”
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Be on the lookout for the next newsletter. Thanks for joining us! |
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