Northern Lower Regional Center Michigan AHEC

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙

In observance of Memorial Day, the Northern Lower Regional Center of MI AHEC office will be closed on Monday, May 25th. We will resume business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

Heat can make anyone sick. But some are more sensitive. Check on your friends and family, especially those who:

☀️are over 65
☀️are pregnant
☀️don’t have access to air conditioning
☀️have a chronic illness.

More tips: https://bit.ly/3TwewAE

When kidneys don’t work as they should, your whole body can feel the impact. Getting the right nutrition is key.

VA dietitians have tips and recipes to help you care for your kidneys: https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/web/myhealthevet/ss20230330-eating-for-kidney-health

Infants and Toddlers: Safety in the Home and Community

Visit this website for free resources on topics that range from passenger safety and food safety to mosquito bite prevention and healthy swimming.

https://www.cdc.gov/parents/infants/safety.html

Talk to your kids about their food allergy and help them build confidence and skills.
Involve them in meal preparation, teach them how to read food labels, and practice how to clearly communicate their allergy to others through role‑playing at home.
These small steps can make a big difference in helping kids stay safe and self‑advocate.
Learn more about talking with children about food allergies:
https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/talking-children-about-their-food-allergy"

🍎 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, Old Town Christian Outreach and many others for helping keep our community fed!

If you are 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. ❤️

Parents, caregivers, and teachers always want the best for young children, but sometimes their perspectives are different and they may have trouble communicating effectively. Attend this workshop to learn strategies for effective communication with other adults in the lives of the children you care for and explore ways to problem solve communication challenges.
Thursday, May 21, from 7-8:30pm on Zoom. Certificates and MIRegistry credit are available. Registration is required. https://bit.ly/winter2026professional
Please contact Courtney Aldrich, [email protected], with questions..