Western Upper Peninsula Health Department

Western Upper Peninsula Health Department Public Health Information for the Western Upper Peninsula It is the mission of Western U.P. Western U.P. This is an official page of WUPHD.

Health Department to lead the community toward better health through education, advocacy and disease prevention. Health Department will set the standard for community health agencies, as we perform our role within the healthcare system in a manner that reflects our core values. We will be recognized as the expert in community health protection and improvement, as a model of effective and responsive government, and as the regional leader for public health. For more information about the Western U P Health Department please visit www.wuphd.org. This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and the department on the listed topics and as a forum to further the mission of the department. Any comment submitted to this page and its list of fans may be considered a public record which is subject to disclosure pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act. This Western U P Health Department page is intended to provide a place for the discussion of public health. Any comments, visuals, videos and other types of material posted by fans on this site ("User Content") do not necessarily reflect the opinions or ideas of the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, its employees or affiliates. Western U P Health Department (a) does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statement or claims made here, (b) is not responsible for any User Content on this site, and (c) does not endorse any opinions expressed on this site. Comments posted to this page will be monitored. Under the Western U P Health Department Social Media Use Policy, Standards and Procedures, the Health Department reserves the right to remove inappropriate content, including, but not limited to, those items that have obscene language or sexual content, threaten or defame a person or organization, violate the legal ownership interest of another party, promote illegal activity and promote commercial services or products. Western U P Health Department disclaims any and all responsibility and liability for any materials that Western U P Health Department deems inappropriate which cannot be removed in an expeditious and otherwise timely manner.

Follow safe sleep practices by placing baby to sleep on their back. Back to sleep for EVERY sleep.
10/05/2026

Follow safe sleep practices by placing baby to sleep on their back. Back to sleep for EVERY sleep.

Follow safe sleep practices by placing baby to sleep on their back. Back to sleep for EVERY sleep.
10/05/2026

Follow safe sleep practices by placing baby to sleep on their back. Back to sleep for EVERY sleep.

10/01/2026
September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month! Every baby born in Michigan receives a newborn screen shortly after birt...
09/28/2026

September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month! Every baby born in Michigan receives a newborn screen shortly after birth. This quick and important test helps identify certain health conditions early, when treatment can make the biggest difference. To learn more about newborn screening in Michigan and what to expect, visit Michigan.gov/NewbornScreening.

1. CooCoo Baby Loungers: https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-CooCooBaby-Baby-Loungers-...
09/24/2026

1. CooCoo Baby Loungers: https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-CooCooBaby-Baby-Loungers-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Suffocation-and-Fall-Hazards-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Infant-Sleep-Products

2. Flyboss Infant Bouncer: https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-Flyboss-Infant-Bouncers-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Collapse-and-Impact-Injury-to-Infants

3. Pvauert Infant Walker: https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-Pvauert-Infant-Walkers-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-Hazard-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Infant-Walkers

4. XIOYIG Infant Walker: https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-XIOYIG-Infant-Walkers-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-Hazard-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Infant-Walkers

Deadline has now been extended to: Friday, October 9th
09/24/2026

Deadline has now been extended to: Friday, October 9th

Keep It Clean! If you rely on a private well, test your water annually. A poorly maintained septic system is one of the ...
09/20/2026

Keep It Clean! If you rely on a private well, test your water annually. A poorly maintained septic system is one of the top causes of well contamination. Protect your family's health. www.epa.gov/septic

Shield Your Field! Your drainfield is a critical and fragile component of your septic system. Protect it by keeping tree...
09/19/2026

Shield Your Field! Your drainfield is a critical and fragile component of your septic system. Protect it by keeping trees and shrubs a safe distance away and never parking or driving over it. www.epa.gov/septic

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540 Depot Street
Hancock, MI
49930

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19064827382

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