Western UP Health Department
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News & Hot Topics
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Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
When wildfires burn near you, smoke can reach your community. Wildfire smoke is a mix of gases and fine partic...Read more
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Drinking Water Boil Advisory Lifted
Ramsay, MI. (May 08, 2023)- Due to E.coli contamination in the Wakefield municipal water wells on April 26, a ...Read more
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Water Boil Advisory Lifted
Wakefield, MI. (May 8, 2023)- The City’s water samples are tested by White Water Associates laboratory, certif...Read more
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WUPHD Warns of Potential Health Hazards from Contact with Contaminated Floodwaters
April 13, 2023 – Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties, MI – The Western U P Healt...Read more
Our Core Functions:
Environmental Health
Environmental Health is responsible for the promotion of environmental health and disease reduction through a system of inspection programs, consultation, planning, educational outreach projects and, as a last resort, enforcement action.
Public Health
Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. While a doctor treats people who are sick, public health works to prevent people from getting sick or injured in the first place.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness is the process of planning, training, responding, and evaluating to ensure that people and communities are protected when extraordinary events threaten public and environmental health and safety.