Flint, Michigan – Public health work often happens quietly, in clinics, classrooms, offices, and neighborhoods, but on Thursday, April 9, residents in Genesee County will have a chance to see that work up close.
The Genesee County Health Department is joining with the University of Michigan-Flint’s Public Health and Health Sciences Department to host a free Public Health Expo in downtown Flint, giving community members a direct look at the programs, services, and partnerships aimed at improving local well-being.
The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first floor of the Genesee County Administration Building at 324 S. Saginaw St. It is open to everyone and comes as part of National Public Health Week, which is observed each year during the first full week of April.
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Organizers say the expo is designed to reflect this year’s theme, “Ready. Set. Action!,” by putting the everyday work of public health on display in a practical, accessible setting.
Visitors can expect a mix of services and information throughout the event. The expo will feature free health screenings, on-site immunizations, interactive health education booths, exhibits from UM-Flint’s Public Health and Health Sciences programs, and informational tables from the Genesee County Health Department and community partner agencies. The goal is not only to offer resources, but also to show how public health efforts reach into daily life across the county.
That mission remains at the center of the Health Department’s work. Operating on behalf of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, the department focuses on preventing disease, promoting health, and protecting residents from environmental hazards. Its broader aim is to build a healthier and safer community for everyone in Genesee County, and events like this one provide a public-facing reminder of how those efforts take shape.
The partnership with UM-Flint also highlights the role education and community collaboration play in strengthening local health systems. By bringing academic programs and county services together in one space, the expo offers residents a fuller picture of how public health works in action, from prevention and education to direct care and outreach.
Admission is free, and parking will also be available at no cost in the attached Beach Street Parking Garage as well as nearby UM-Flint parking garages.
More information about the event is available at this link.