District Health Department #2

News & Events

Recalled Eggs Were Distributed in Michigan

The Michigan Department of Agriculture has announced that the contaminated eggs associated with the nationwide recall have been distributed in Michigan. See a complete list of recalled eggs here. The recalled eggs may be infected with Salmonella bacteria and should not be eaten. Those who consume eggs infected with Salmonella may experience gastrointestional illness. Click here for Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Salmonella from Eggs.

 Public Notice: E. coli Levels at AuSable Township Beach at Shoreline Park

District Health Department #2 would like to take this opportunity to inform area residents that levels of E. coli bacteria were found to be higher than state standards for the bathing beach waters at the Shoreline Park in AuSable Township, Iosco County. It is advised that all persons avoid any activity involving full body contact with these beach waters until sample results have indicated that E. coli levels have returned to acceptable standards. Other beach related activities, as well as other public beaches along the Lake Huron shoreline are not affected by this advisory. It is believed that the elevated levels of E. coli have resulted due to dredging activities that are occuring near the mouth of the AuSable River. The advisory will continue until dredging ceases and the water samples confirm that E. coli levels meet state standards for bathing beaches. For further information, please call the Environmental Health division of District Health Department #2 at 1-800-504-2650 or visit the Michigan BeachGuard System.

Michigan's Smoke Free 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.

 The State of Michigan wants to know YOUR opinion on the Smoke Free Law. Take the Survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22AYU42UNHD   

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 Chickenpox 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.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture has announced that the contaminated eggs associated with the nationwide recall have been distributed in Michigan. Visit the Egg Safety Center's website for a complete list of the recalled eggs. The recalled eggs may be infected with Salmonella bacteria and should not be eaten. Those who do consume eggs infected with Salmonella may experience gastrointestional illness and should seek care from their healthcare provider. Click here for Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Salmonella from Eggs.

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.