miOttawa Department of Public Health
“Our Vision – Healthy People”
February 26, 2019 | Annual Report
Stories to Share Public Health
Annual reports showcase the impact of local public health. We gathered photos, conducted interviews, wrote articles and so much more to create a magazine-style annual report. We compiled stories that link public health issues to people in our community to give you an insight into what we do.
For the latest report, visit www.miOttawa.org/Health2018
or previous reports at www.miOttawa.org/AnnualHealthReports
Featured Stories
HOMEMADE QUILTS FOR BABIES
Quilters from the Grand Haven Lighthouse Quilt Guild donate beautiful, lovingly made pieces of art to moms and babies.
TURNING TRAGEDY INTO AWARENESS AND GIVING TO OTHERS
Medical Examiners Program works with Gif t of Life to help turn tragedies into hope for other people and families.
A LOOK AT THE PEOPLE’S HEALTH OF OTTAWA COUNTY
New to the study: Experts identify eight adverse childhood
experiences that affect a person’s health and well-being.
HOW TO DONATE FRESH PRODUCE
Local solutions to the cost of fresh fruits and vegetables.