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1200 Washington Avenue Bay City, Michigan 48708 (989) 895-4009 Voice (989) 895-4049 TDD/TTY (989) 895-4014 Fax To reach the Health Info Line call: (989) 895-4192

Barbara MacGregor Public Health Officer macgregorb@baycounty.net Dr. Howard Hurt Medical Director hurth@baycounty.net Joel Strasz Public Health Services Manager straszj@baycounty.net

Marilyn Laurus Maternal and Child Health Services Manager laurusm@baycounty.net Melissa Maillette Emergency Preparedness and Management Division Manager/EPC maillettem@baycounty.net Rebecca Reimann Division on Aging Director reimann@baycounty.net

Bay County Public Health Services

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MISSION:
The mission of the Bay County Health Department is to improve the community's quality of life by the promotion of optimum health through the prevention and control of disease.

GOALS:
• Meet the needs and the expectations of all citizens in Bay County. Many of the services are free of charge while others are based on income, eligibility criteria, and fee for service.

• Establish and maintain a community focus on public health through the development of an efficiently organized, adequately staffed and effective health department.

HEALTH INFORMATION LINE:
The Bay County Health Department has also established an information phone line to keep residents up to date on the latest health news in the county.  The Health Info Line will provide the latest information regarding vaccinations, outbreaks, clinic hours, as well as other health issues involving area residents. The line will provide phone numbers for people to call if they have health-related questions.  The information line will be updated as needed.  To reach the Health Info. line, contact (989) 895-4192.