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Chronic Health Issues

In the Thumb Area, chronic disease is prevalent and has an impact on the quality and length of life. As well as cost of health care. Learn about resources to help you prevent and manage your chronic health issues!
 

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Chronic health issues can include

  • diabetes

  • high blood pressure

  • chronic pain

  • asthma

  • and many others

Talk to your doctor to learn how you can help prevent and manage your chronic health conditions. 

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

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The goal of NKFM is to prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it.  For the past 65+ years, the NKFM has strived to deliver programs, services, and resources to those who need them most. Want to know if you are part of the 33% who are at risk of kidney disease? ​

Other Health Management Resources

Michigan State University Extension Programs

Path (Personal Action Toward Health) Program

An interactive six-week workshop designed to support individuals who face the daily challenges of living with chronic conditions. PATH programs are for individuals who live with conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, depression, and other diseases.  Learn about self-management strategies and how you can help better manage your health! 

Remote Learning Resources 

MSUE offers many remote learning opportunities and resources so everyone can have access to the knowledge and information they need when they need it! They offer information that includes: ​

  • Food Preservation

  • Physical Activity

  • Nutrition

  • Safe Food & Water

  • Aging

  • Money Management

  • Child and Family Development

  • 4-H Life Skills

  • And much more!

Nondiscrimination Statement
(Declaración de No discriminación)

The Thumb Community Health Partnership  will not exclude from participation in, deny benefits of, or discriminate against any individual or group because of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, height, weight, marital status, gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, partisan considerations, or a disability or genetic information that is unrelated to the person’s eligibility.

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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact our organization using the information above.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, email thumbhealth@gmail.com

TCHP is an equal opportunity provider.

Español Declaración de No discriminación

El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Michigan no excluirá de la participación, negará beneficios o discriminará contra ninguna persona o grupo debido a raza, sexo, religión, edad, origen nacional, color, altura, peso, estado civil, identificación o expresión de género, orientación sexual, consideraciones partidistas, o una discapacidad o información genética que no esté relacionada con la elegibilidad de la persona.

 

Phone

810-895-2918

Email

info@thumbhealth.org

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This network is the current recipient of a Network Development Grant  from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $900,000 with 0% financed with other resources. The contents of documents created through the project are the work of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

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