This New Michigan Dashboard Will Help You Avoid Getting Sick

For anyone trying to avoid catching the latest bug that's going around, Michigan’s new public health dashboard might be your saving grace.

Whether you have a loved one with a compromised immune system, kids who seem to bring home every illness possible from daycare/school, or you just want to steer clear of whatever crud is going around, this tool makes it easier than ever to track illnesses and how they are spreading in your neighborhood.

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The Michigan Department of Health has officially launched an online dashboard that provides real-time public health data, which means this tool will allow you to see trends across Michigan’s House and Senate districts, giving insight into where illnesses might be spiking.

While this was originally designed to assist lawmakers and local leaders in making informed public health decisions, they’ve realized that it’s just as useful for individuals looking to protect themselves and their families. So, why not make it available to all of us (yes, even us worriers.)

The dashboard isn’t just so you can see who is sick nearby. It also gives you data on behavioral health, clinical care, economic factors, and more. This information can help you make a more informed decision on how if you want to go, or should stay home.

An interview with Michigan’s Chief Medical Executive, Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, this new tool is meant to give everyone, from policymakers to everyday residents, the knowledge to make informed health decisions. And honestly- isn’t that what we all want at the end of the day?

To explore the data and see what’s trending in your district, visit the state of Michigan’s website and take a look for yourself. After all the data is there, might as well use it right?