District Health Department #2Serving Ogemaw, Iosco, Alcona and Oscoda CountiesWest Branch office (989) 345-5020 · Tawas office (989) 362-6183 · Harrisville office (989) 724-6757 · Mio office (989) 826-3970 · Toll-free 1(800)504-2650 | |||||
News & EventsFREE H1N1 Vaccinations Are Now Available for Anyone Over 6 Months Old!
Michigan's Smoke-Free Air Law is to Take Effect on May 1, 2010. All public businesses, including restaurants, bars and hotels/motels/inns are required to be smoke-free. The only exceptions are tobacco specialty shops, designated cigar bars and the gaming floors of casinos. The Smoke-Free Air Law will protect children and non-smoking citizens from the dangers of second-hand smoke. It will also allow for healthier work environments for employees. Click Here for Details from the Michigan Department of Community Health. What's your opinion of the new Smoke-Free Law? Take the survey HERE. DHD#2 is also accepting sealed bids for the sampling of public water supplies. Specifications are included in the bid package available at any District Health Department #2 office. Bids must be received by 4:30 pm on March 15, 2010. DHD#2 reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted. If you have any questions, please call or stop in. Spring 2010 ServSafe Classes are Now Accepting Registrations. Most food establishments are required to have a person that has successfully completed a state-approved food safety sanitation course. Upcoming ServSafe Certification/Recertification opportunities are as follows:
For Registration Forms and more information, please contact the DHD#2 office in your area. DHD#2 is Offering Certain Immunizations to Uninsured Adults for Only $10. A grant received through the Immunization Portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act allows DHD2 to reach more children and adults with the vaccinations they need. For a limited time, we are offering the following free immunizations to uninsured adults age 19 and older:
While the funding allows DHD2 to provide these vaccinations for free, clients will be asked to pay a $10 administration fee. Please call for availability. Yellow Jug Old Drugs Program Now Has 24 Pharmacies Participating in NE Michigan: Help keep our Great Lakes and other water supplies clean by dropping-off any unused or unwanted controlled drugs at a participating pharmacy anytime during business hours. Pharmacists can tell you what is a controlled or non-controlled drug. Click here for a list of pharmacies that are participating in the Yellow Jug Old Drugs Program or visit www.greatlakescleanwater.org for more information. Celebrating 80 Years of Protecting People and the Environment!Our Vision District Health Department #2 will be the primary resource for individual, community and environmental health. Our values will be responsiveness, caring and excellence. The employees and board of District Health Department #2 are committed to:
Our Mission District Health Department #2 provides leadership in promoting environmental and personal health through health promotion, disease detection, disease prevention, education and regulation. In cooperation with community resources, the department is responsible for assisting the community and citizens to assume responsibility for their health and the health of the community.
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DHD#2 Quick LinksDHD#2 Maternal & Infant Health Program DHD#2 Children's Special Health Care Services DHD#2 Women's Health Care Program Healthy LinksMichigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Michigan Department of Agriculture Children Age Zero to Three Resources
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