We want your feedback!

We want your feedback!

 

At Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department, your satisfaction is our top priority. We continually strive to improve our services and provide the best possible care to our community.

Please take a few moments to complete our Client Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand what we are doing well and where we can improve.

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Thank you for your time and for helping us serve you better!

Tick-borne Diseases (Lyme Disease)

Tick-borne Diseases (Lyme Disease)

Tick-borne Diseases (Lyme Disease)

Information about tick-borne disease like Lyme disease and Ehrlichiosis. 

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Secure You Stash

Secure You Stash

Beach Monitoring Program

Beach Monitoring Program

Beach Monitoring

Warm weather makes our local public swimming beaches a popular recreation choice. To be sure public bathing beaches are safe for swimming, the BLDHD partners with The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay to test nine public bathing beaches in the district for water quality during the summer swimming season.  The water is tested for the indicator organism E. coli each week. 

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The mission of the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department is to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote public health

 

Our vision is optimal community health and well-being supported by equitable services, outreach, and education, delivered by expert, caring, and compassionate public health professionals. 

                                                                                                                                             

 

  

 

Public Notices / Press Releases

 

Health Officer Job Opportunity

The Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department is accepting resumes for the position of Health Officer. The Health Officer is the chief administrative officer for the Health District, responsible to the Board of Health for all matters pertaining to public health, and for providing necessary assessment and assurance activities related to the health needs of the community. Working in collaboration with the Board of Health and Medical Director, the Administrative Health Officer manages the overall organization and operation of the Agency. Ensures compliant and effective enforcement of public health laws and regulations and achievement of established standards and best practices. Provides leadership of public health programs and administrative direction for staff. Collaborates with the Medical Director to ensure that all health care practices, procedures, and protocols conform to current standards of medical practice. Serves as a liaison between the Agency, the public, and community partners.

Cover letter and resume can be mailed to the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department; 6051 Frankfort Highway, Suite 100; Benzonia, Mi 49616, attention: Dodie Putney or emailed to dputney@bldhd.org. Deadline for submitting cover letters and resumes is by the end of the day on July 25, 2024.

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Parenting Communities 3rd Annual Street Fair

Parenting Communities is proud to bring back this free event for Leelanau County families to come together and participate in a variety of fun family-friendly activities (e.g., face painting, mobile museum, music and movement activities, bubbles, crafts, etc.), and connect with our Parenting Communities team and other Leelanau families and resources. Taqueria Mosqueda and Leelanau Lemonade will be on-site to provide food and treats to purchase.

COVID-19 UPDATES

Bivalent Dose Information (last updated April 22, 2024): 

Currently, we're out of stock of COVID vaccine, but rest assured, we'll have COVID vaccines available for all ages approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) this fall. To locate vaccination sites near you, visit www.vaccinefinder.org. Stay tuned for updates and thank you for your patience as we work to keep our communities safe and healthy.

New recommendations

2024 Office Closures:

 

Thursday, July 4th, 2024- Independence Day

Monday, September 2nd, 2024- Labor Day

Monday, November 11th, 2024- Veteran's Day

Thursday and Friday, November 28 & 29, 2024- Thanksgiving Holiday

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 & 25- Christmas Holiday

 

Benzie Office

6051 Frankfort Hwy, Ste 100
Benzonia, MI   49616

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 882-4409(231) 882-4409
Fax: (231) 882-2204

Leelanau County
Health Services

7401 E Duck Lake Rd., Ste 100
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 256-0200(231) 256-0200
Fax: (231) 882-0143

Leelanau County
Environmental Services

8527 E. Government Center Dr. Suite LL-007
Suttons Bay, MI 49682

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 256-0201(231) 256-0200
Fax: (231) 256-0225

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For Media Contacts

Please direct all media inquiries to:
Rachel Pomeroy, Public Information Officer
Phone: 231-882-6085
bldhd@bldhd.org

 

MIChild, Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan Plan

Free or low-cost health insurance for families. We can help you apply!  
Call 1-833-674-2159 or apply online at MI Bridges