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Health & Wellness

Lansing MI’s Complete Health & Wellness Guide
Local medical news, provider directory, mental health resources, fitness & nutrition guides, CE/CME for healthcare professionals, and caregiver support — all grounded in Ingham.
Medical News Mental Health Fitness & Nutrition Provider Directory CE/CME for Med Pros Caregiver Support Seasonal Health Alerts
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Lansing residents have access to a range of healthcare services across Ingham, from hospital-based acute care to community health centers offering sliding-scale and Medicaid-accepted services.

The healthcare landscape across the Greater Lansing region is shaped by MI public health priorities, MDHHS oversees both public health and human services for the state of Michigan; Michigan EGLE handles environmental quality separately.. MDHHS and partner agencies oversee healthcare facility licensing, immunization programs, and environmental health for Lansing and Ingham.

HERELansing covers local health news, provider updates, and community wellness resources for Lansing, MI. Our coverage spans mental health services, caregiver support, CE/CME opportunities for healthcare professionals, and seasonal health advisories. If it touches Lansing health, it’s HERE.

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Lansing Health Alert — Current Advisory
Lansing Health Advisory — Seasonal Allergy Season
Allergy season is active in Ingham. MDHHS recommends residents with pollen sensitivities monitor daily air quality reports at www.michigan.gov. Pollen counts may be elevated across the Greater Lansing region; residents with asthma should keep rescue inhalers accessible and consult their provider if symptoms worsen.
View MDHHS Air Quality Data →
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Health News

Health & Wellness News

Medical and health news to help you live your best life in Lansing, MI — from Lansing providers, regional health systems, and MI public health agencies.
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National Health News

Health News You Can Use

National coverage on exercise, supplements, nutrition, sleep, mental health, and preventive care — sourced from CDC, NIH, USPSTF, and peer-reviewed research.
Exercise
How Much Weekly Exercise Actually Moves the Needle on Heart Health
Updated CDC + AHA guidance on minutes-per-week thresholds
Supplements
Vitamin D, Magnesium, Omega-3: What the Latest Studies Actually Show
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets, peer-reviewed trials
Nutrition
Protein Targets by Age: Why Adults 50+ Need More Than the RDA Suggests
USDA Dietary Guidelines, sarcopenia prevention research
Sleep
Sleep Debt: Why You Can’t Just “Catch Up” on the Weekend
CDC sleep guidance, circadian rhythm research
Mental Health
Daily Habits That Reduce Anxiety Without Medication — The Evidence
NIMH, peer-reviewed CBT and exercise-therapy studies
Preventive Care
Screening Tests You Should Actually Schedule by Age 30, 40, 50, 60 & 70
USPSTF recommendation grades, age-by-age checklist
Health & Wellness Podcasts

Worth A Listen

Three of the most trusted shows in health and longevity — free on every major podcast app.

Provider Directory

Find Local Providers

Doctors, dentists, therapists, gyms, and pharmacies in Ingham — updated 2026.
Provider Directory
Local provider listings for Lansing are coming soon. Check back for updated directory information.
Find a Provider via MDHHS →
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Continuing Education & Caregiver Support

CE/CME opportunities, support groups, and wellness resources for Greater Lansing healthcare professionals and family caregivers in Ingham.
Continuing Education — CE / CME
Michigan AHEC — Greater Lansing Region
Regional continuing education programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Covers Ingham and surrounding Greater Lansing counties.
www.michigan.gov · (517) 335-8024
Michigan State Medical Society — Physician Wellness
MSMS webinars, online CME modules, and the “MSMS Physician Health Program” confidential peer support program for Michigan physicians.
www.msms.org · 1-800-482-2150 (confidential)
Local Nursing & Allied Health Programs
CE programs for nurses, EMTs, and allied health professionals in Ingham. Contact Michigan AHEC for the full schedule of regional offerings.
www.michigan.gov
Caregiver & Family Support Resources
Ingham MDHHS — Adult Protective Services
In-home services, respite care coordination, adult day programs, and family caregiver counseling for Ingham residents.
www.michigan.gov
Alzheimer’s Association — Greater Lansing Chapter
In-person and virtual support groups, caregiver training, and the 24/7 Alzheimer’s helpline for families across Lansing and the Greater Lansing region.
1-800-272-3900 (24/7) · alz.org/michigan
NAMI Ingham
Family-to-Family education, caregiver peer support groups, and mental health advocacy resources. Meetings held in Lansing with virtual options available.
www.namimi.org · NAMI Helpline: 988 (press 1)
United Way — Greater Lansing
2-1-1 referral line connects Ingham caregivers and families to social services, food assistance, mental health, and emergency support resources.
Dial 2-1-1 · unitedway.org
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about providers, CE, caregiver support, and health resources in Ingham.
Start with local community health centers that offer sliding-scale fees and accept Medicaid. The MDHHS “Find a Provider” tool at www.michigan.gov is also a useful resource for Ingham. For dental care, community health centers and sliding-scale dental clinics accept Medicaid and new patients.
Community health centers in Ingham offer sliding-scale dental services and accept Medicaid. Many also offer reduced-cost preventive care to community patients. Use the MDHHS provider search at www.michigan.gov or call 2-1-1 to find Medicaid-accepting dental providers near you.
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Lansing Chapter hosts in-person and virtual support groups (1-800-272-3900). NAMI Ingham holds regular family support meetings and offers a warmline for immediate support. United Way’s 2-1-1 line connects caregivers to respite care, day programs, and emergency assistance across Ingham.
MDHHS publishes weekly respiratory illness surveillance data at www.michigan.gov. Local pharmacies including CVS MinuteClinic and Walgreens offer flu and COVID vaccines without an appointment. For school-age illness alerts, check the Ingham school district website or sign up for MDHHS Greater Lansing alerts.
Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover routine dental care. However, many Medicare Advantage plans available in Ingham include dental benefits. Contact MI SHIP (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 1-800-803-7174 for a free, unbiased review of your Medicare Advantage options. Community health centers also offer sliding-scale dental regardless of Medicare status.
Michigan AHEC Greater Lansing provides regional CE programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Contact the Michigan State Medical Society (www.msms.org) for statewide CME webinars and physician wellness resources.
The Michigan State Medical Society offers a confidential “MSMS Physician Health Program” peer support line at 1-800-482-2150 for physicians. NAMI Ingham provides mental health support for all healthcare and industrial workers. For shift workers across the area, United Way’s 2-1-1 line can connect you with local counseling and wellness resources.
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