Notices:
Environmental Health:
Sanitary Code- 1/17/2023. Takes effect on January 27, 2023
District Sanitary Code Regulatory Changes – Quick Reference Guide
Information regarding available services, applications, and downloadable versions of the sanitary code can be found on our Environmental Health page.
Increase in Environmental Health Fees:
Effective November 1, 2022, fees for environmental health services for permits and evaluations that require a water test will increase. Please make sure you are using an application with a date of 11/1/2022. A detailed fee schedule can be seen by clicking on the link below:
Environmental Health Fees Effective Nov 1, 2022.
Personal Health:
The Personal Health Division of the Health Department will be open for appointment ONLY visits. This includes programs like WIC, IMMS, and Family Planning. Please call 231-882-4409 for more information.
The mission of the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department is to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote public health through:
- Prevention and control of environmental health hazards
- Prevention and control of diseases
- Prevention and control of health problems of particularly vulnerable populations
- Development of health care facilities and health services delivery systems
- Regulation of health care facilities and health services systems to the extent provided by law
Current Health Issues
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus: Public health officials continue to monitor the Novel Coronavirus. For more information, see COVID-19 Page.
- Radon- How to keep your house radon safe
- Monkeypox Outbreak- CDC website
- Got a Tick?
- Bat/Rabies information
- Immunization Waiver Information
- Statewide PFAS Response