MAYOR DUGGAN ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO SIGN UP FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE

 

Detroiters will be able to sign up for affordable health insurance in March at select fire stations and recreation centers throughout the city and the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.  Mayor Mike Duggan has declared March as Affordable Care Act Enrollment Month.

 

Trained personnel will be on hand to help residents sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act by the March 31 deadline. Below are the locations and hours of each community enrollment location:

 

Detroit Fire Stations

● Engine 9 – 3737 E. Lafayette

● Engine 27 – 4700 W. Fort

● Engine 40 – 13939 Dexter

● Engine 48 – 2300 S. Fort

● Engine 54 – 16825 Trinity

Hours:  Mondays and Wednesdays only, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

 

Recreation Centers

  • Adams Butzel Center – 10500 Lyndon

  • Butzel Family Center – 7737 Kercheval

    Hours: Tuesday through Thursday from 2 – 7 p.m.

  • Coleman Young Recreation Center – 2751 Robert Bradby Drive

    Hours: Wednesday through Friday from 2 – 7 p.m.

     

  • Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue – 1st Floor

    Hours: Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

     

    DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING POLICE OFFICERS

     

    The Detroit Police Department is hiring police officers.  The requirements for the position are as follows:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Present a valid driver’s license

  • Possession of a high school diploma or GED

  • No felony convictions

     

    As part of the hiring process, applicants must meet minimum requirements, including

  • A criminal history check

  • Pass a pre-employment (reading & writing) test

  • Pass a physical fitness test Attend application orientation

  • Pass a pre-investigation interview

  • Pass a background check

  • Pass a final interview

  • Pass a psychological examination

  • Pass a medical examination

     

    For job application information, contact: Detroit Police Department Human Resources/Recruiting, 1301 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48226 Telephone (313) 596-2607

     

    Walk in applicants are welcome Mondays & Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

     

    CITY OF DETROIT OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFERING WEATHER SPOTTER TRAINING SESSIONS MARCH 24

     

    The City of Detroit Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is organizing a Detroit Skywarn class on Monday, March 24 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at One Ford Place – Gilmore Center, located at 6071 2nd Street (Parking lot and entrance is located off of 3rd Street.)  The Skywarn severe weather spotter training sessions, which will be conducted by the National Weather Service (NWS), teach individuals how to accurately observe and report weather conditions.

     

    The free training is open to the general public, private sector, students, teachers, non-profits, City employees and many others.

     

    The class focuses on: the important role of the spotter; thunderstorm development; tornado classifications; flash floods; severe weather safety tips; reporting severe weather; and informational handouts.

     

    For registration or additional information, call (313) 745-4346 or

    (313) 596-5560.  

     

    CROWELL, HEILMANN, AND WILLIAMS RECREATION CENTERS HOSTING FUTURE LEADERS IN PROGRESS LATE NIGHT PROGRAM FOR 17-24 YEAR OLDS

     

    The Detroit Recreation Department will present the second session of its Future Leaders in Progress (FLIP) late night self development program.  The Future Leaders in Progress initiative is designed to empower participants with skills effecting positive life transformation for future success.  The program is open to young adults 17 to 24.  The second session kick off is January 24 and will be a ten-week session ending on March 29. The free late night program is from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. two nights a week at the following recreation centers:

     

    Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser    

    Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

    313-628-2050

     

    Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade enter off Brock St.

    Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

    313-224-9334

     

    Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd

    Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

    313-628-2039

     

    Activities include:

  • Basketball Skills and Drills and League Play

  • Electronic Gaming

  • Hip Hop, Ballroom, and Zumba Dance Instruction

  • Boxing Instruction, Swimming, Exercise and Weight Room Activities

  • Job Preparation and support

  • Basic Graphic Design Instruction

  • Healthy Living Workshops

  • Money management, credit repair and entrepreneurship workshops

  • GED and College preparedness and mentoring

  • Create your own success workshops

For more information, go to the Detroit Recreation Department Web site atwww.detroitmi.gov/recreation, contact the center, or call the FLIP hotline at 313-224-1121.

 

INSTITUTE FOR POPULATION HEALTH TO HOST A CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS ON PAIN ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT, AND CHALLENGES

 

The Institute for Population Health (IPH) will host a continuing education class on pain assessment, treatment, and challenges at 8904

Woodward Ave. The presentation will be offered March 11March 18, and March 25 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

 

The presentation is aimed at nurses, social workers, and other health care professionals.   It is approved for 1.0 Contact Hours for Nurses and Social Workers continuing education.  The cost is $20.     

 

Reserve your spot by calling (313) 309-9430 Ext. 1302 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than one day prior to the class you plan to attend.

 

FLU SHOTS ARE AVAILABLE

 

Flu shots are available at the following immunization clinics:      

                                                

IPH North End Center

8904 Woodward Avenue

Detroit, MI  48202

(313) 309-6730

Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

 

IPH North East Center

5400 East 7 Mile

Detroit, MI  48234

(313) 305-0450

Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

 

(Both locations closed for lunch from noon - 1 p.m.)

 

Please bring:  child’s shot record; picture ID; insurance card; and school/recall letter.

         

Vaccine For Children (VFC) clients will not be turned away because of inability to pay for shots.  Clients with private pay insurance will be referred to their doctor. Children under the age 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please call numbers above for vaccine eligibility and additional information.

 

 

 

 

 

Forwarded by Midtown Alliance

 

And by 3rd Precinct Police/Community Relations Council

 

 

Per Leslie Malcolmson