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

Michigan's Smoke Free Air Law Information Page


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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 health requirements.  The free program is available to all callers regardless of income or insurance status. The nicotine patches, gum and lozenges are available now through September 30th or while supplies last and are provided on a first come, first served basis.

Michigan residents can participate in a public opinion survey regarding the smoke free law by clicking here.

MI Smoke Free Law Informational Sessions
If you are interested in having a presentation for your business or organization, please call Rachelle Anderson at 989-895-4281.

Michigan Smoke Free Law FAQs         
You can find answers to frequently asked questions regarding the new Michigan Smoke Free law that became effective on May 1, 2010 by clicking here.     

Download a No Smoking Sign for your business here.

Non-Smoking Sign

Business Compliance Checklist

How to Report a violation of the law

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