The Western U.P. Health Department is the local public health agency serving the 71,000 residents of Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula region. The Health Department operates a wide array of public health and environmental health programs. The agency is headquartered in Hancock, with additional offices in Bessemer, L’Anse and Ontonagon. If you have questions or comments, please Contact Us.

