Visit one of our offices to pick up a free radon test kit.
Western UP Health Department is now certified to perform analysis of drinking water for Bacteria and Nitrate & Nitrite.
Our Core Services
Environmental Health
Environmental Health is responsible for the promotion of environmental health and disease reduction through a system of inspection programs, consultation, planning, educational outreach projects and, as a last resort, enforcement action.
Public Health
Public health improves our quality of life, helps children thrive, reduces human suffering and saves money. Every day, the public health field is working – often behind the scenes – to prevent hazards and keep people healthy.
Regional Public Health Laboratory
The Western UP Regional Public Health Laboratory is one of five Regional Public Health Laboratories in Michigan, performing both clinical testing and analysis of drinking water.
Healthy Connections
Healthy Connections offers a variety of Substance Use Treatment Services to help community members make positive connections and the first steps toward recovery.
About Local Public Health in Michigan
Michigan is home to 45 local health departments (LHDs) which aim to protect and improve the health of the communities they serve by preventing and controlling the spread of disease and injury, protecting against environmental threats, preparing and responding to public health emergencies, and promoting healthy behaviors.
Local health departments provide a variety of services, including immunizations, outbreak investigations, hearing & vision screenings, and nutrition programs; regulation and inspection of restaurants, pools, private drinking water wells, and septic systems; and public health emergency preparedness and response, among other functions.