Focus Macomb - September 2026

The Macomb County Health Department will be hosting two mammogram screening and health fair events in October. The first event will be Tuesday, October 6 at the Macomb County Health Department's Southeast Family Resource Center located at 25401 Harper Avenue in St. Clair Shores. The second event will be Monday, October 26 at the Macomb County Health Department's Southwest Health Center located at 27690 Van Dyke in Warren.

Both events will feature Henry Ford Health's Anthony L. Soave Mobile Mammography Unit. Mammograms will be available from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed noon - 1 p.m.); health fair services, including blood pressure screenings, flu shots, financial resources, and other health and wellness related information will be available from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. The event in Warren on October 26 will also include a blood drive from noon - 4 p.m.

"We're excited to partner with Henry Ford Health to provide mammograms at our offices in St. Clair Shores and Warren," said Andrew Cox, director/health officer of Macomb County Health and Community Services. "Any time we can expand on the broad range of public health offerings and screenings we offer year-round through events like this, it is a great opportunity for those we serve to have to take advantage of services that might normally be difficult for them to access.

To receive a mammogram, registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome! Call 313-647-3303 to schedule your mammogram.

Mammogram requirements include:

• Must be 40 years or older without prior breast condition.

• Serving all women regardless of health insurance status.

• Mammography is usually a covered benefit within a 12-month period.

• Please bring your photo ID and insurance card (if applicable).

• All mammography images are read by board certified radiologists.

• Must be able to climb stairs and stand independently.

To participate in the blood drive on Monday, October 26 in Warren, visit the program registration site to select a time that is convenient for you.

For more information, visit the event listing on the Macomb County website.

On Friday, September 25 Green Macomb led local volunteers in planting 46 trees as part of a public safety effort in Washington Township. The trees were planted along the west side of M-53, behind Abraham Drive, and will serve as a safety barrier from the roadway. The effort was inspired by a car accident in 2024, which occurred as a driver was traveling south on M-53 just north of 26 Mile Road.

"The driver became airborne, flew off the highway through three backyards, and landed in a tree off the deck of the fourth home. Luckily no one was injured, but given the number of children residing in the four homes on Abraham Drive, it could have been worse," said Washington Township Clerk Audrey Brown. "We worked with MDOT and sought solutions, including guardrails and stop sticks, but these proved too costly. Kayla Mauldin of Spalding De Decker, who assists with Township grants, informed me about grant opportunities through Green Macomb. We applied for and received a grant to plant 46 trees to serve as a safety barrier."

Green Macomb is an initiative of Macomb County Planning and Economic Development (MCPED). Operating for more than a decade, the program aims to double tree canopy in Macomb County. Currently Macomb's tree cover is 26 percent, which falls short of the USDA recommendation of a 40 percent cover or better in urban areas. However, along with residents increasing tree plantings on their properties, promotion and education will help the county reach that goal.

"For more than 10 years Macomb County has been leading the way when it comes to increasing tree canopy in our 27 municipalities," said Gerard Santoro, program director for parks and natural resources, MCPED. "But we know there's more work to be done and we're grateful for the support of countless partners who are helping us make a difference in the lives of our residents."

The tree planting in Washington Township is an example of that partnership and demonstrates how tree canopy can provide more than just beauty and shade.

"I am grateful to have helped the residents of Abraham Drive, in the Washington Woods sub, add a traffic safety barrier from M53, by planting 46 large trees," Brown said. "Many thanks to Green Macomb, the Washington Township DPW, Washington Woods volunteers, Spalding DeDecker and MDOT. This project took over a year and half to accomplish, but I am thrilled to have the 46 trees in place. Thank you also to Ray Wiegand's Nursery for the large, healthy trees."

"On behalf of Washington Township, I want to thank our planner, Kayla Mauldin, for working with Green Macomb to secure this important tree-planting grant," said Washington Township Supervisor Sebastian "Sam" Previti. "This project is a great example of how partnerships can improve safety, protect our neighborhoods, and continue to enhance the quality of life in our community."

More information on green canopy in Macomb County can be found on the Green Macomb website.

On Thursday, September 24, the Macomb County Office of Senior Services hosted its 35^th annual Senior Fun Festival at the Lorenzo Cultural Center in Clinton Township. It was another successful afternoon, featuring vendor booths for senior-focused resources, giveaways and raffles, refreshments and other entertainment, including another fun year of crowd-favorite, the Elvis impersonator. Festivities were located not only inside the Lorenzo Cultural Center, but outdoors, as well, accompanied by music and merriment.

This annual festival is regarded as Macomb County's largest senior expo, with the goal of giving seniors and caregivers the opportunity to get connected with services and resources across the community. In its 35^th year, Senior Fun Fest touted an attendance of over 2,000 people, continuing its tradition of impact and enrichment for all the seniors who make Macomb County their home.