BENZIE-LEELANAU DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

COVID-19 Vaccine Information (last updated August 9, 2024): 

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COVID-19 Testing Kits- 

Free at home test kits remain available at both Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department offices while supplies last. You are encouraged to have kits on hand before you develop symptoms.

The Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department is part of a new SNAP-Ed project to better understand how local residents access healthy food. 

We’re attending community events to share resources and gather feedback through a short survey. Your input helps us: 

✔️ Identify barriers like transportation or limited healthy options 

✔️ Connect people with food and SNAP resources 

✔️ Improve future nutrition programs 

Take the survey today and help us build a healthier community! 

https://forms.office.com/g/AseWvXpQ6T 

If your home in Benzie or Leelanau County has a well or septic system, a Time of Transfer (TOT) evaluation is required before the sale is final. 

This inspection makes sure the systems are working properly and helps protect health and the environment. 

✅ Plan ahead—the process can take 3–4 weeks. 
✅ Don’t delay your closing—apply online today! 

Learn more:  https://bldhd.org/sewagewell-evaluation-form/  

April is a time to raise awareness about HIV and STDs, emphasizing the importance of prevention, regular testing, and early treatment. 

STDs are common, but many don’t show symptoms, making regular testing essential for your health. If you’re sexually active, it’s important to get tested at least once a year or more frequently if you have multiple partners. Take control of your health—talk to one of our nurses today about getting tested.

We’re offering free birth control and STI prevention supplies, available on a first-come, first-served basis. These resources include condoms, over-the-counter emergency contraception, and over-the-counter oral contraceptive pills—all provided at no cost and without the need for insurance information. Additionally, information on family planning services and health insurance options will be available, helping connect individuals to affordable healthcare coverage. This initiative supports reproductive health by providing immediate access to contraception and STI prevention supplies for all community members.

• Friday, July 4th- Independence Day
• Monday, September 1st- Labor Day
• Tuesday, November 11th- Veterans Day
• Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th- Thanksgiving
• Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th and 25th- Christmas

Thinking about getting inked? Celebrate safely! In Benzie and Leelanau, all tattoo artists and shops must follow health and safety standards to protect you from infections like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and other bloodborne diseases. Always choose a licensed facility, ask about their sanitation practices, and never attempt a DIY tattoo. 

Learn more about safe body art practices: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside-mdhhs/environmental-health/body-art 
BLDHD inspects and licenses local body art facilities—visit bldhd.org to learn more. 

Hepatitis B and C can lead to serious liver problems—but they are preventable, treatable, and sometimes curable. Many people don’t know they’re infected. 

• Get tested—especially if you were born between 1945–1965 or have risk factors 

• Get vaccinated—the hepatitis A and B vaccines are safe and effective 

• Get treated—early care protects your health and prevents spread 

Protect yourself and others.