Marquette County Health Department

10/08/2026

💙 October is National Bullying Prevention Month.

If your child tells you they’re being bullied, knowing what to do next isn’t always easy.

PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center offers practical guidance to help parents and caregivers support their child, talk through what’s happening, and develop an action plan together.

▶️ Watch “When Your Child Experiences Bullying: Part 1”:
https://youtu.be/2Y0mL_pfBIg?si=iWbrY_Z42UoqdMZn

🔗 Looking for more guidance? PACER offers additional resources for parents, including information on working with your child and their school:
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/parents/helping-your-child/

Listening, asking questions, and helping your child identify next steps can make a difference. You don’t need to have all the answers to start the conversation.

Season 2, Episode 14: This week on PACERTalks About Bullying, we ar...

10/06/2026

💙 We’re in Negaunee today!

MCHD staff are at the Negaunee Senior Center today offering flu, high-dose flu, and COVID-19 vaccinations.

📍 410 Jackson St., Negaunee
⏰ We’ll be here until 1 p.m.

Stop by and see us!

For more information, including the consent form, visit:
https://www.co.marquette.mi.us/departments/health_department/clinical_services/immunizations_vaccines/flu_clinics.php

10/02/2026

💙 Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics

MCHD is bringing community vaccination clinics to locations across Marquette County this October. Find a clinic that works for you! Influenza (flu), high-dose influenza, and COVID-19 vaccines will be available at the following locations:

📍 Tuesday, October 6 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Negaunee Senior Center
410 Jackson St., Negaunee

📍 Monday, October 12 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Ishpeming Senior Center
121 Greenwood St., Ishpeming

📍 Thursday, October 15 | 4–6 p.m.
Republic-Michigamme School Gymnasium
227 Maple St., Republic

📍 Monday, October 19 | 3–5 p.m.
Powell Township Hall
101 Bensinger St., Big Bay

For more information and to access the consent form, visit our website:
https://www.co.marquette.mi.us/departments/health_department/clinical_services/immunizations_vaccines/flu_clinics.php

10/02/2026

Happy Plaidurday from the MCHD team! ❤️

Today we’re wearing our plaid with pride and celebrating the community we’re fortunate to serve every day. From our staff to the families, schools, businesses, and community partners across Marquette County, we’re proud to be part of what makes the U.P. such a special place to call home.

Happy Plaidurday, Marquette County! 🌲

09/30/2026

September may be coming to a close, but being prepared matters all year long.

National Preparedness Month is a great reminder to take a few simple steps to help you and your family be ready when the unexpected happens:

🏠 Make a household emergency plan
🎒 Build or check your emergency supply kit
📱 Know how you'll receive emergency alerts
🐾 Include pets in your emergency plans

Michigan's MIReady program offers preparedness guides, emergency kit checklists, family planning resources and information to help you prepare for emergencies here in Michigan.

🔗 Learn more and get prepared: https://www.michigan.gov/miready

09/22/2026

Looking for a flu or COVID-19 vaccine?

Marquette County Health Department has upcoming community vaccination clinics available.

Find everything you need online, including:
• Clinic dates, times, and locations
• Consent forms
• Vaccine information sheets

👉 View upcoming community vaccination clinics: https://www.co.marquette.mi.us/departments/health_department/clinical_services/immunizations_vaccines/flu_clinics.php

Please feel free to share this information with others who may be looking for a flu or COVID-19 vaccine this fall.

09/18/2026

💜 The Marquette County Walk for Hope is tomorrow — we hope you’ll join us!

Come together with friends, family, and community members this Saturday, September 19, at Al Quaal Recreation Center in Ishpeming for the annual Walk for Hope.

The walk is a meaningful opportunity to come together in support of su***de awareness and advocacy in Marquette County.

⏰ Online registration closes TODAY at noon:
🔗 https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Ishpeming/MarquetteCountyWalkforHope

Miss the online registration deadline? In-person registration begins at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Al Quaal.

👟 The walk begins at 11:00 a.m.

Whether you’re walking in support of someone you love, in remembrance of someone you’ve lost, or simply to stand with others in our community, we hope to see you there. 💜

09/16/2026

Talking with teens about substance use isn’t always easy. This video, “Know vs. No: How to Talk with Youth About Substance Use,” can help parents, caregivers, teachers, and others who work with teens better understand adolescent substance use and navigate these important conversations.

▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/xspT7gC0wPY?si=xKorJ-lzlPHusXn1

The series comes from the same organization behind Safety First, a substance use education curriculum used by Marquette County Health Department staff in local schools.

This video explores why honest, science-based information (“know”) ...

09/15/2026

💜 Join us for the Marquette County Walk for Hope this Saturday, September 19!

The annual Walk for Hope brings our community together to raise awareness about su***de prevention, support those impacted by su***de, and benefit local su***de prevention and postvention programming in Marquette County.

📅 Saturday, September 19
📍 Al Quaal Recreation Center, Ishpeming
🕙 Registration begins at 10:00 a.m.
👟 Walk begins at 11:00 a.m.

Community members are invited to walk in support of su***de loss survivors, attempt survivors, and the families and loved ones of those who struggle.

Registration closes Friday, September 18 at noon, so register today using the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer.

🔗 https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Ishpeming/MarquetteCountyWalkforHope

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful community event. 💜

09/11/2026

🦷 Helping keep Marquette County students’ smiles safe!

Thanks to a generous donation from Peninsula Pharmacy, area schools will once again receive “Transport a Tooth” kits to help staff respond quickly when a permanent tooth is accidentally knocked out during the school day.

MCHD is proud to partner with the Superior District Dental Society and Peninsula Pharmacy to help make these kits available to schools throughout our community.

A special thank you to Peninsula Pharmacy for continuing to support the dental health and safety of local students! 💙