Health Resources
Your health matters. The Lansing Branch NAACP wants to help you become a healthier you. Click on these resources for more information.
Eastside Community Action Center (ECAC)
Click the links below for the latest information on the virus, eligibility and availability of the COVID-19 vaccinations.
Ingham County Health Department
Clinton County Health Department
Eaton County Health Department
All area drug stores
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136
Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities
National Governors Association Case Study on the Task Force published February 2021
National NAACP Links:
CDC Guides:
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a major toll on the mental health of young people. The rapid spread of the virus and subsequent lockdown, closure of in-person classes, physical distancing, and loss of social connection has been difficult for many adolescents to cope with.
To inform parents of teenagers about the common mental health struggles teens have been encountering during the pandemic, we published an educational guide covering the different types of mental health challenges teens have been facing, warning signs, and treatment options.
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 89% of adults 65 and older take prescription medicine. For seniors who have mobility issues or are unable to leave their homes to go to the pharmacy, using a prescription delivery service is a simple solution.
This new resource provides seniors and their caregivers with the top prescription delivery services, information on financial assistance options, and guidance on choosing the best service for their specific needs.
It can be viewed here: https://www.caring.com/best-prescription-delivery-services/