Antrim County’s Colors of Cancer (formally Five Colors of Cancer) has expanded to meet the needs of our community. In the fall of 2022, the Colors of Cancer will expand their support areas to include bladder, kidney, liver, and skin cancers in addition to their...
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CDC Recommends the First Updated COVID-19 Booster
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Mobile Pre-Check
We are happy to announce we have implemented a simple and easy solution to streamline your arrival at our office with Mobile Pre-Check.
HDNW Announces Limited Availability of Monkeypox Virus Vaccine
Risk to the general public low The Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) now has a limited supply of the monkeypox virus (MPV) vaccines. Appointments for vaccinations are available for those eligible beginning Monday, Aug. 22. “While our district has not had...
National Health Center Week 2022
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Community Health Centers (CHCs) have been key to ensuring everyone can access affordable, quality healthcare, during and beyond the pandemic. They are locally run yet part of a national network serving nearly 29 million people...
Lean Into the ‘Village’: Community Connections supports residents amid soaring costs
“I felt like I finally had an advocate.” “I was able to contact her by phone, text, and e-mail.” “She always followed up. We were talking once or twice a week.” These comments come from area residents who have received help through the Health Department of Northwest...
Fall ’22 Back-to-School Recommendations – Health Department
Moving the COVID-19 story forward with focus on preventing all infectious diseases Current back-to-school protocols for COVID-19 are evolving from pandemic emergency to a more standard tactic to controlling respiratory viral diseases, such as influenza. While the...
Smoking & Tobacco Use – CDC
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Protect Yourself from UV Exposure
from Health Department of Northwest Michigan Enjoy the summer sunshine without increasing risks for skin cancer A highlight of summer in northwest Michigan is enjoying the warmth of the sunshine. There are ways to take in that warmth while also taking safety...
Charlevoix County First Responders Guide for Behavioral Interventions
The purpose of the First Responder’s Guide for Behavioral Interventions is to provide community partners with a clear outline of rules, processes, and procedures when responding to behavioral health related emergencies, especially when it intersects with the criminal...








