Never, ever, forget Pearl Harbor Day
Sunday marked the 84th anniversary of what is arguably the 20th-century’s single-most significant event, at least as far as the United States is concerned. For it was 84 years ago that morning that more than 350 carrier-based warplanes of the Empire of Japan paid an unannounced visit to the U.S. Pacific Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Several hours later, four battleships had been sunk, four others damaged and an array of other ships damaged or destroyed. More than 2,300 service personnel were killed and another 1,300 wounded. The event plunged America headlong into World ...
Flu season appears to be early, so get vaccinated
With influenza activity increasing across parts of the United States, including in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services encourages residents to take preventive steps now to protect themselves, their families and their communities as holiday travel and activities begin. Vaccination remains the most important tool for prevention of serious influenza illness. In alignment with National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is observed annually in early December, MDHHS urges everyone who is able to get their flu vaccine if they have not already done so. “The flu ...