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There are several sources for COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine information around Oakland County.
The Health Division’s website for information related to COVID-19 vaccines remains one of the best resources for residents to stay up-to-date regarding vaccinations in Oakland County. By visiting the site, residents and those who work in the county can access current information about eligibility/distribution, fill out the “Save Your Spot” form and remove themselves from the “Save Your Spot” list if they have received the vaccine elsewhere.
The following providers are allowing people to sign up for vaccine appointments or using online medical charts or portals to notify individuals when they can make appointments. More information can be found at their websites:
In addition, anyone can register for Meijer’s Ford Field mass vaccination site. Those who have not yet received a vaccine are encouraged to register by texting EndCovid to 75049, going to clinic.meijer.com/register/CL2021 or calling the MDHHS COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 (press 1).
For more information about vaccination efforts in Oakland County, visit www.oaklandcountyvaccine.com.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution at its March 25 meeting condemning hate crimes, hateful rhetoric and hateful acts against Asian Americans.
According to Stop AAPI Hate, 3,795 incidents of discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have been reported between March 19, 2020 and February 28, 2021, including 16 in Michigan. Incidents have included verbal harassment, shunning, workplace discrimination, refusal of service, online harassment, physical assault and death.
Oakland County is home to the second largest Asian population in Michigan and nearly half of Asians in the tri-county area. Through the resolution, the Board acknowledged that the health and safety of all Oakland County residents, no matter their background, must be the upmost priority.
The Board encourages all who experience or witness hate crimes to report such incidents to local law enforcement, the Michigan Attorney General’s Hate Crime Unit and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3tSZtlV.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to recognize April 2021 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Oakland County at its meeting on March 25.
The resolution, introduced by Commissioner Kowall, acknowledges the life-threatening impacts of distracted driving and encourages Oakland County residents to sign the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Just Drive safety pledge. By designating a month to raise awareness of distracted driving, the Board aims to educate Oakland County residents about the importance of remaining focused while operating a vehicle.
According to the NSC, more than 700 injury crashes involve distracted driving on an average day, and the economic toll of all motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. annually exceeds $400 billion. Road construction worker deaths are on the rise as a result of being struck by vehicles or mobile equipment on highways, streets and bridges.
By agreeing to “Just Drive” with the NSC’s safety pledge, motorists promise to not have phone conversations, use voice-to-text features, use phone applications or contact other people when they are driving.
To sign the pledge, visit https://cloud.safe.nsc.org/ddam-pledge.
For residents unable to pay rent due to the pandemic, COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) provides rental and utility assistance for eligible renter households.
Through CERA, service agencies in Oakland County including the Community Housing Network, Lighthouse MI and Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency, work with tenants and landlords to provide rental, utility and internet assistance for eligible renter households.
Legal services for renters will be provided by local legal aid organizations funded by grants made through the Michigan State Bar Foundation.
For more information about eligibility and how to apply, call 1-888-441-1742 or visit www.oaklandhomeless.org/cera.
Patti Dib was confirmed as the next chief of staff by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners its meeting on March 25. She is currently the Macomb County Board of Commissioners’ chief of staff and will begin her new position in Oakland County on April 12.
As chief of staff for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Dib will direct the daily operations of the Board and its staff; serve as a spokesperson for the Board; and act as a liaison between the Board and its chairperson, members and committees, as well as between the Board and County Executive staff and representatives from other governmental offices.
In addition to her previous chief of staff experience, Dib has been a public relations account executive for Hass MS&L and KRM Communications. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication/Public Relations from Oakland University.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3fhZImA.
Oakland County Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal, part-time positions.
Available roles include concessions worker, recreation assistant, water park worker, archery facilitator and more.
To find a list of available jobs, visit http://bit.ly/OCPR21Jobs.
Oakland County’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing locations are still open, sheltered from inclement weather, in Pontiac and Southfield.
Tests are available by appointment only, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as follows:
- Wednesdays: Pontiac Fire Station, 348 South Blvd., Pontiac
- Thursdays: Southfield City Hall Employee Parking Deck, 26000 Evergreen Rd., Southfield
COVID-19 tests are available for anyone age 4 years and over. Children age 17 years and under must have COVID-19 symptoms and be a resident of, or attend school in, Oakland County to be eligible for testing.
When directed to make an appointment online, users will see a question asking, "How Do You Want to Pay?”, but insurance is not a barrier for COVID-19 testing. If you do not currently have insurance coverage, simply select “Skip uploading photos” when you are prompted to add insurance, and Oakland County will cover your testing costs. No financial information will be taken from you, nor will you be charged for any COVID-19 testing.
Those with health insurance should select "Insurance" and follow the steps to complete the order. Under the CARES Act, individuals are not subject to co-pays or deductibles for COVID-19 testing.
Call the Oakland County Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533 to make an appointment.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners website, Facebook page and commissioner newsletters are three great ways for residents to stay engaged with the Board.
By visiting www.oakgov.com/boc, constituents can watch Board and committee meetings and access the latest news, meeting calendars, information about each commissioner and more.
Constituents can also sign up for their commissioner’s newsletter by clicking “Sign Up for my Newsletter” on the commissioner’s county website. They can find their commissioner by visiting www.oakgov.com/boc.
In addition, those interested can “Like” @oakgov.boc on Facebook to see the Board’s latest press releases, meet commissioners, learn about events going on around the county and more.
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