News & Updates

Media Contact: Thumb Community Health Partnership Kay Balcer, Executive Director Email: balcer@thumbhealth.org Website: www.ThumbHealth.org [Thumb Region, MI] October 1, 2026 — October is Health Literacy Month, a time to encourage people to better understand their health, ask questions, and find health information they can trust. Thumb Community Health Partnership (TCHP), along with organizations throughout Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties, is recognizing Health L

Interested in training with TCHP? Check out our upcoming Emotional Poverty Workshop on November 6th!

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.