District Health Department #2

Special Board of Health Meeting

District Health Department #2 will hold a Special Board of Health Meeting at the Plainfield Township Library, 220 Washington Street, Hale,  on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.  Purpose of the meeting will be to discuss pending Diamond State Litigation.

News & Events

Michigan's Smoke-Free Air Law

All public businesses, including restaurants, bars, hotels and motels, are required to be smoke-free as of May 1, 2010. The law covers any place that food or beverage is intended to be served or consumed, including patios and picnic tables.  Business owners must clearly post "No Smoking" signs, remove all ashtrays, ask an individual smoking in violation of the law to refrain from smoking, and if the individual continues to smoke, ask him or her to leave the establishment. Designated smoking areas must not be completely enclosed, and must make sure smoke does not infiltrate inside of a public building. Tobacco speciality shops and cigar bars must file an affidavit with the State of Michigan to be exempt from the law. For more information on Michigan's Smoke-Free Air Law, please visit www.michigan.gov/smokefreelaw. To file a complaint against a public business in violation of the smoke-free law, please call (989) 343-1852 or access the complaint form and return it to District Health Department #2 via email, mail, fax or in-person at any DHD#2 office.

New Immunization Requirements for Students

The Michigan Department of Community Health has announced new shot requirements for the 2010-2011 school year. See Notice. The following immunizations are required for students entering the 6th grade, or for children age 11-18 who have not yet had:

• One dose of Meningococcal "Meningitis" Vaccine
• One dose of Tetanus, Diptheria & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
• Two doses of Varicella Chickenpox Vaccine or a history of Chickpox disease

If your child needs to be caught up with the new immunization requirements, please make an appointment with District Health Department #2 at 1-800-504-2650.

Summer and Fall ServSafe Classes

ServSafe is a food safety program that provides education and training for those employed in the restaurant or foodservice industry. Certification and re-certification classes are being held on: 

• September 16th at the Alpena Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Classes are held from 8:00 am to approximately 5:00 pm and commence with an exam. Fees include coffee, lunch and textbook. Registration is recommended three weeks in advance; Forms may be picked up from any DHD#2 office and mailed in.

H1N1 Vaccinations

H1N1 influenza vaccinations are still available and are recommended for anyone over 6 months of age. Flu season is quickly approaching and H1N1 is expected to accompany seasonal influenza. Currently, H1N1 vaccinations are FREE of charge, but may not be once flu season hits again. To schedule a vaccination, please call District Health Department #2 at 1-800-504-2650.

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:

• Customer - through our customer service focus
• Employees - through our staff development efforts
• Fiscal responsibility - through our prudent management
• Improvement  - through our quality process
• Community - through our collaboration and partnerships

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.