State of Michigan Changes Process for Local Governments to Obtain COVID-19 Vaccine

PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 28, 2021

ADRIAN, MI – The State of Michigan has issued a change in their process of vaccine distribution. Previously, local public health departments and approved providers would request the level of vacc...

Free KN95 Face Coverings

ADRIAN, MI – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is distributing 3.5 million free masks as part of the state’s “Mask Up, Mask Right” campaign. The following three locations in Lenawee County have been designated as distri...

Lenawee County Holds First Large Scale COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

ADRIAN, MI – Several community organizations partnered with the Michigan National Guard to provide a vaccine clinic today, Monday, January 18, 2020 at the Lenawee County Fairgrounds. With the help of the Lenawee County Health Department staff, M...

COVID-19 Vaccinations to Begin at Lenawee County Fair and Events Grounds

Thanks to our community partners, the Lenawee County Fair and Events Grounds will be used as a location for COVID-19 vaccinations. Please do not call the fairgrounds regarding the vaccination clinics. The office staff at the fairgrounds do not ha...

Lenawee County Enters Additional Phases for COVID-19 Vaccinations

ADRIAN, MI – While continuing to vaccinate those in Phase 1A, vaccinations began in Lenawee County this week for those age 65 and older and some essential workers in Phase 1B. Please refer to our website for additional information about who is i...

Lenawee County Health Department Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Lenawee County Health Department (LCHD) has provided 360 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to medical first responders, healthcare personnel and support staff in healthcare settings identified in Phase 1A of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service...

Lenawee County Health Department Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lenawee County Health Department Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations 

December 30, 2020 

The Lenawee County Health Department (LCHD) began vaccinating medical first responders and LCHD staff providing vaccinations to the comm...

Lenawee County Health Department and ProMedica Partner to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine

Both the Lenawee County Health Department and ProMedica Hickman will be distributing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine will initially be available in limited quantities. The initial doses of vaccine will be used to vaccinate frontline healthcare w...

New online tool allows you to learn your risk of COVID-19

Shared from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

LANSING, Mich. – The Aging and Adult Services Agency at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the launch of CV19 CheckUp in Michigan –...

MDHHS Announces Priority Groups for COVID-19 Vaccination

Shared from the State Emergency Operations Center

LANSING, MICH. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials today provided additional information about COVID-19 vaccination plans for Michigan, including priority groups for vaccinati...

Quarantine and Isolation Information

Dear Community Partner/Employer/Business Owner, 

Due to overwhelming caseloads, the Lenawee County Health Department will no longer provide documentation clearing individuals from COVID-19 related quarantine and isolation. You can determi...

MDHHS extends epidemic order 12 days to ensure COVID-19 surge is stabilizing

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended by 12 days the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. The additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full imp...

MDHHS Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Quarantine Period Based on New CDC Findings

Shared from the State Emergency Operations Center

LANSING, MICH.  The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated guidance on COVID-19 quarantine periods based on scientific findings released by the Centers for Disease Con...

New Electronic Platform Notification System

Given the increase in COVID-19 cases in Lenawee County, the Health Department has had to prioritize case investigation and look to technology to allow us to best serve our community. The Lenawee County Health Department has started using an electronic pla...

Testing in Hudson This Week

The Lenawee County Health Department has been notified of additional drive-thru testing this week in Hudson, Michigan.  The following are the details that were shared with us:

Drive Thru COVID TESTING on Wednesday, 12/02/2020 and Thursday 12/03/20...

MDARD, MI Retailers Association and Meijer Urging Consumers to Shop as Normal

Overbuying and stockpiling may cause supply chain ripple effects

LANSING, MICH. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell, Michigan Retailers Association CEO William Hallan and Meijer CEO Todd Weer, Senior Vice...

MDHHS Issues Three-Week Epidemic Order

MDHHS Issues Three-Week Epidemic Order to Save Lives, Protect Frontline Heroes During Fall COVID-19 Surge 

New order limits indoor and outdoor gatherings where COVID-19 is more likely to spread from person to person 

The Michigan Departmen...

Amended Emergency Order Requiring Screening and Social Distancing Measures

The amended order clarifying changes and providing additional guidance on social distancing measures.

Second Update from the Chairman of the Board

Second Statement from David Stimpson, Chairman Lenawee County Board of Commissioners

Emergency Order Requiring Screening and Social Distancing Measures at Open Businesses

Lenawee County Businesses and Operations that are open are to screen employees for symptoms of COVID-19 and implement a plan to provide at least 6 feet of space between employees, between employees and customers, and between customers and other customers.

Lenawee County Residents Have More Time to Pay Past Due 2017 Property Taxes

Lenawee County residents have more time to get caught up on their 2017
taxes and prevent their home from foreclosing after Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order extending the property tax foreclosure deadline to May 29, 2020.

First Positive COVID-19 Case in Lenawee County

The Lenawee County Health Department (LCHD) has been notified of the first
positive test result for COVID-19 in an adult female from Lenawee County. The individual has been self-isolating.

COVID-19 Exposure at Andrews University Concert

Lenawee County residents that attended a Sandi Patty concert
at Andrews University in Berrien Springs on March 8th, 2020 are urged to contact the Health Department immediately.

Law Enforcement Response Information

As a result of the Governor’s Executive Order to “Stay at Home” we are
urging residents not to call 911 to advise us of persons who may not be adhering to the order. Our 911 Operators are extremely busy with high priority calls for service.

ProMedica Health Systems Update

ProMedica Health Systems will continue to take steps to keep the residents of Lenawee County updated on their local hospital. The State of Michigan has launched a new hotline to answer health related questions seven days a week.

Lenawee County Offices Closed Other Than for Essential Services - Department Update

As we continue to evaluate and adjust our response, the safety of our residents and employees is of primary concern. During this public closure, essential County Employees will continue to report to work as scheduled.

Lenawee County Offices Closed Other Than for Essential Services

In compliance with Governor Whitmer’s executive order 2020-21, only essential
employees of the County will report to work commencing 12:01 am on March 24, 2020. Employees performing essential functions, who are able to work from home, will work from home.

Call for Volunteers

Are you willing to volunteer during local emergencies or disasters? Please register using the form below to join the list of local volunteers and you may be contacted to help when a need arises.

Currently, we need clerical, data entry, and general help for...

Vaccine Registration Assistance

February Newsletter

February 2021 Newsletter 

Tax Time!

Renew your Dog License Today!

Apply by February 28, 2021

LDA Affected Services

Region 2 Area Agency on Aging

Region 2 Area Agency on Aging works to improve conditions affecting the lives of older adults and adults with disabilities in Jackson, Hillsdale, and Lenawee counties. We help identify concerns and develop a comprehensive and coordinated network of servic...

LDA AmazonSmile

Are you an Amazon shopper?  

06/2020

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support a charity of your choice every time you shop, at no cost to you. 

To date, AmazonSmile has donated a total of $503.71 to the Lenawee County De...

Elder Abuse Awareness

June 2020

Elder Abuse and Neglect

June is the month we raise awareness of elder abuse in our world.  During this pandemic, caregiver stress and reduction in home care assistance has the potential to put older adults at risk for abuse or neglect. &a...

LDA Resources

1040 S. Winter Street, Suite 3003Adrian, MI 49221517-264-5280Check out the Department on Aging Resource Guide!

LDA Home Meals

The Lenawee Department on Aging salutes volunteers!

As the Nutrition Director, I see the impact of volunteer dedication every day.  The kitchen staff of the seven senior centers are amazing at preparing over nine hundred meals each day for older a...

LDA Medical Rides

The Lenawee Department on Aging salutes volunteers!

A vital part of health care is being able to get to medical appointments.  As some older adults are not able to or elect not to drive to these appointments, the Lenawee Department on Aging is pro...

LDA Nutrition

The Lenawee Department on Aging salutes volunteers!

As the Nutrition Director, I see the impact of volunteer dedication every day.  The kitchen staff of the seven senior centers are amazing at preparing over nine hundred meals each day for older a...

LDA Volunteers

The Lenawee Department on Aging salutes volunteers!

PEOPLE are the best asset Lenawee County has.  It is through volunteers that the Department on Aging is able to deliver over seven hundred meals Monday through Friday and transport as ma...

LDA Caregivers

Are you a caregiver? Or do you think you may be a caregiver?  I am Tammy Jewell, Director of Daybreak.  At the Lenawee Department on Aging we believe that caregivers need support to make the best of the caregiver experience. &am...

LDA Centers

Senior Centers

The senior centers are the focal point of activities for older adults in Lenawee County.Each of the center’s activities may differ, but they all offer fun, fellowship, personal enrichment, challenges, parties, games, educational classes, and...

Recycling DOS is Open Today

The Lenawee County Recycling Drop Off Site is OPEN!

PLEASE be PATIENT and RESPECTFUL:    We understand a lot of residents rely on the County recycling site. 

RECYCLE ONLY ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:  Acceptable items are l...

Plastic Bags are recyclable BUT

Plastic Bags wreak havoc at the recycling plant!  

Plastic grocery bags are recyclable, but should be returned to retail centers - not at the RECYCLING DROP OFF SITE.

When people throw bags in the recycle bin they end up wreaking havoc on the machi...

Veterans Affairs seeks volunteers

Seeking Volunteers to Serve Veterans

Volunteers are needed to drive the DAV shuttle van.  Veterans who are unable to transport themselves to the V.A. Medical Center in Ann Arbor rely on this free service Monday through Friday.  

Volunteer ...