June 18, 2025 – Adrian, Michigan – In response to recent rumors circulating in the community, the Lenawee County Health Department (LCHD) wants to reassure residents that the department is not closing. Claims that the Health Department is shutting down at the end of the month or is out of funding are entirely false.
LCHD remains fully operational and continues to deliver essential public health services as planned. While the department is navigating some challenges related to state and federal funding, it remains committed to the health and well-being of Lenawee County residents.
As part of this transition, the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program (BC3NP) has been paused effective June 30, 2025, due to uncertainty surrounding future funding. This pause affects new and follow-up appointments, which will not be scheduled until confirmation of continued grant funding is received.
“We understand how important BC3NP is to preventive health care in our community,” said Monica Hunt, Lenawee County Health Officer. “We are hopeful that this is only a temporary pause and remain optimistic that funding will be restored in the near future.”
LCHD is actively working with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to ensure continued support for individuals currently receiving services through the program. The department will continue to assist clients who are in the follow-up care phase and do everything possible to support their ongoing needs.
Due to the broader uncertainty of grant funding at both the state and federal levels, other non-mandated programs may also be subject to temporary pauses or cancellations in the future. However, the Health Department will remain open and will continue to offer all mandated public health services without interruption.
LCHD is committed to transparency and will continue to keep the public informed about any changes in program availability. If and when additional grant funding becomes available, the department will act swiftly to restore services.
For the latest updates and to learn more about available services, please visit lenaweehealthdepartment.org or call 517-264-5226.