News & Updates

July is Gun Safety Awareness Month Media Contact:Thumb Community Health PartnershipKay Balcer, Executive DirectorEmail: balcer@thumbhealth.orgWebsite: www.ThumbHealth.org [Thumb Region, MI] July 1, 2026 — Thumb Community Health Partnership (TCHP) is recognizing Gun Safety Awareness Month by encouraging families, gun owners, and community members to learn about safe firearm storage and ways to help prevent injuries from unintentional firearm incidents. Gun safety is an importa

Interested in training with TCHP? Check out our upcoming Bridges out of Poverty Training on July 15!

Join the Lapeer County Health Department March 23, 2026, and earn your ServSafe® Manager Certification to strengthen your commitment to food safety.

This Giving Tuesday —Tuesday, December 2nd—the most meaningful gift you can give may not come in a box at all. Instead, it can be shared through your time, compassion, or generosity. Across Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties , grassroots organizations are working tirelessly to feed families, support youth, assist survivors, and strengthen the wellbeing of our communities. Their impact relies on volunteers and community support, especially during the winter months wh

We invite you to explore our 2024–2025 Impact Report, which highlights the progress, partnerships, and community-driven initiatives that shaped our work over the past year. Inside, you’ll find stories of impact, key achievements, and a transparent look at how we are advancing health and well-being across the region. We encourage all visitors to take a moment to read the report and learn how your support helps move our mission forward.