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Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) is a public health organization serving communities in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. Its work focuses on promoting health, preventing disease and injury, and protecting the public and environment through education, inspections, consultation, planning, and emergency preparedness.

WUPHD’s environmental health services include food establishment inspections and training, foodborne illness investigations, septic system and water well permits and inspections, beach monitoring, radon information, pool and spa inspections, and programs addressing PFAS, harmful algae blooms, and other environmental concerns. Its public health programs cover immunizations, communicable disease tracking, tuberculosis testing, travel health, and COVID-19 wastewater surveillance.

The department also supports children and families through hearing and vision screenings, WIC, maternal and infant health services, lead exposure prevention, and Children’s Special Health Care Services. Additional offerings include family planning, STD and HIV testing, community health improvement initiatives, school-based prevention, and a syringe service program. WUPHD provides preparedness resources for families, businesses, and healthcare providers, and accepts complaints and service requests.