Health Department

Joel Strasz - Public Health Officer
Andre Reed - Deputy Health Officer
Emily Nelson - Public Health Nursing Services Manager
Melissa Opheim - Public Health Services Manager/EPC
Amy Revette - WIC Manager
Mark Pickell - Business Services Manager
Joel Kwiatkowski - Environmental Health Manager
Dr. Thomas Bender - Medical Director
Dr. William Morrone - Medical Examiner
Bay County Health Department
1200 Washington Avenue
Bay City, Michigan 48708
Voice: (989) 895-4009
Fax: (989) 895-4014

 

Picture: The Bay County Health Department logo.

 

1200 Washington Avenue
Bay City, Michigan 48708

(989) 895-4009 Voice
(989) 895-4049 TDD/TTY
(989) 895-4014 Fax

To reach the Health Information Line call:
(989) 895-4192 

Bay County Health Department Leadership:

Δ  Barbara MacGregor, Public Health Officer
Δ  Dr. Kirk Herrick, Medical Director
Δ  Dr. Howard Hurt, Medical Examiner
Δ  Joel Strasz, Public Health Services Manager
Δ  Marilyn Laurus, Maternal & Child Health Services Manager
Δ   Melissa Maillette, Emergency Preparedness & Health Education Division Manager/EPC
Δ  Rebecca Reimann, Division on Aging Director

The Health Department Consists
of the following divisions:

 Other Areas of Interest

 
 
 
 
 
 
2009 Flu Info
 
 
 
 

 


 

 

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* HOT TOPICS * 

Measles Cases Highest Seen in U.S. Since 1996 
According to the Centers for Disease Control and the Immunization Action Coalition, as of mid-June over 150 measles cases have been reported in more than 25 states. To date, only one case has been reported in Michigan. Click on the following links for fact sheets about the measles.
Measles Fact Sheet   More Measles Information

Get FREE messages each week on your cell phone to help you through your pregnancy and your baby's first year.
Text4baby is an educational program of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition.

How the Case Against the Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine Was Fixed
This article details the faulty study linking the MMR vaccine with autism.  Click here to view the article.  

Free Food Assistance
Eligible Bay County Residents can receive a free gift certificate for the Angel Food Ministries program and will redeem a package of FRESH food that has a retail value of $60, including a variety of meats, vegetables, grains, milk and eggs.  To learn more click here.

Pertussis and its Comeback - In Persons of All Ages
Michigan public health authorities have observed a notable increase in petussis case reports throughout the state since mid-2008.  From 2003-2007, the annual average number of reports was about 340 cases per year.  In 2009 there were over 900 cases reported, and in 2010 there were 1,541 confirmed cases of pertussis in Michigan.  From January - December of 2010, there were 22 confirmed cases of pertussis in Bay County.  To learn more about how to protect you and your family, click here. Sounds of Pertussis (video clip) 

Increased Reports of Bed Bug Infestations
Michigan Department of Community Health has developed the "Michigan Manual for the Prevention and Control of Bed Bugs."  The manual has general inspection, prevention, and control recommendations, as well as site-specific guidelines for many situations. Download the manual here.

Michigan Smoke Free Law Information Page         
To find information as well as answers to frequently asked questions regarding the new Michigan Smoke Free law that became effective on May 1, 2010, click here.

Michigan is Smokefree. Are You?
People who want to quit smoking or chewing tobacco can now take advantage of free nicotine replacement products by calling the Michigan Tobacco Quitline.  The quitline phone number is 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) and registration is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  The program will provide a two-week supply of nicotine patches, gum or lozenges to tobacco users who are age 18 and over and meet basic requirements.

Having Trouble Paying for Health Care?  There is Help!
You will find a list of organiziations that can help with a variety of medical related expenses. 
Medical Care Resource List

United Way of Bay County Call Center Number Change
United Way is a community resource to hundreds of programs that can help.  Do you need rent, food, utility assistance, or help surviving unemployment? Call United Way for Help at 989-893-7508

Eat Safe Fish and Wild Game
You can find information on safe fish and wild game consumption guidelines as well as Saginaw Bay/River fish advisory information.
Eat Safe Fish and Wild Game

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bay County Health Department 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.

 

   

Bay County Health Department 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. 

  

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