 The Michigan Department of Corrections is committed to providing our employees with up-to-date information as it relates to our efforts in dealing with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
 Budget/Projections Manager Tammy Marsh presented Accounting Technician Deborah White and Financial Analyst Hillary Jones with service pins.
Jones received her 5-year service pin and White received her 20-year service pin.
We join Manager Marsh in thanking Jones and White for their years of dedicated service and congratulating them on reaching these milestones.
Governor Whitmer is celebrating Michigan's Indigenous population by proclaiming October 11 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day to uplift our country’s Indigenous roots and recognize the history and contributions of Indigenous peoples.
"Today is a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of the Indigenous peoples, including those who call Michigan home,” said Governor Whitmer. “The success of tribal communities is inextricably linked to Michigan’s success, and we must ensure that they have an empowered voice and seat at the table. I am proud to proclaim October 11th as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and celebrate the thriving cultures and values that our tribal communities contribute to our state."
“The proclamation for Indigenous Peoples' Day is a significant step forward in acknowledging the myriad contributions of the first peoples of the Great Lakes region to the culture and economy of Michigan,” said Tribal Chairman Jamie Stuck of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi. “Our contributions include Indigenous traditional crops such as corn and beans that remain today a major part of Michigan’s agricultural economy. There have also been considerable hardships and challenges to be endured, all while maintaining our culture, history, and traditional way of life. This proclamation is a beginning to overcome the struggles of the past and to work together for a better shared future.”
View the full proclamation here.
 Lakeland Correctional Facility recently donated fresh produce to the Branch Area Food Pantry.
“The Lakeland Correctional Facility has been a major donor of fresh produce to the Branch Area Food Pantry for many years. This summer has been no exception. Under the supervision of Michael Gallop, over 37,000 pounds of lettuce, peppers, onions, cabbage, squash, zucchini, and Bok choy have been donated. These fresh food items are especially important for the Pantry's commitment to provide healthy food choices for our clients. We thank Mike and all of his gardeners for their efforts!”
We join Branch Area Food Pantry in thanking Program Coordinator Gallop and the gardeners for their work in growing and donating fresh produce this summer.
October is National Retirement Security Month, which provides an opportunity for you to reflect on your personal retirement goals and determine if you are on target to reach those goals.
We encourage you to spend some time considering your plan for retirement this month by logging in to check on your retirement account at stateofmi.voya.com.
Life evolves and changes come in many forms along your journey to and through retirement. If you have had a recent life-changing event—like getting married, having a little one, or losing a family member—you may want to change your beneficiary or boost your savings for your future. Checking in on your account and using all of the resources available to you will help on the road to retiring well.
Read the full State of Michigan 401 (k) & 457 Plans 2021 Third Quarter Newsletter.
 *Today's daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since the last web update report. Over the three days (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday), the average number of new confirmed cases is ~3046 per day.
*Regular reviews of death certificate data maintained in Vital Records reporting systems are conducted by MDHHS staff three times per week. As a part of this process, records that identify COVID-19 infection as a contributing factor to death are compared against all laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS). If a death certificate is matched to a confirmed COVID-19 case and that record in the MDSS does not indicate the individual died, the MDSS record is updated to indicate the death and the appropriate local health department is notified. These matched deaths are then included with mortality information posted to the Michigan Coronavirus website. As a result of the most recent assessment, today's data includes 18 additional deaths identified by this methodology.
There were 45 positive staff cases to report today. This information includes results from Thursday, Friday and the weekend. Positive cases include:
On Oct. 11, there were 49 new positive prisoner cases to report. This information includes results from Thursday, Friday and the weekend. Positive cases include:
Charles E. Egeler Reception & Guidance Center - 43
Cooper Street Correctional - 3
Baraga Correctional - 1
Thumb Correctional - 1
Women's Huron Valley Correctional - 1
*Results are downloaded each afternoon and are reported after they are added into the medical record following receipt of information from labs.
You can also find a full listing of cumulative testing and total results by facility here.
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