The start of a new school year calls for excitement, as well as caution. As summer winds down and a new season begins, common colds, seasonal flus and other health concerns resurface.

Wayne County Health, Human, and Veteran Services, in partnership with HealthChoice, has launched "Waynetrepreneurs," a new initiative offering three months of free health coverage to new small business owners and their employees. The program, available to businesses established in Wayne County after January 1, 2024, with 2 to 50 full-time employees, aims to reduce health insurance costs and support local economic growth. To apply visit www.freehealthchoice.com

As much as we prioritize our wellness and hygiene, it’s common to overlook our dental health. We get easily caught up in our everyday lives until an oral issue prompts us to finally schedule that long-overdue dental appointment.