Hancock — Western UP Health Department is offering drive-up COVID testing services at their Hancock office location. Testing is available by appointment weekdays, between 8:30 am – 2:00 pm. Specimens collected at the drive-up site will be processed by the newly constructed Western UP Regional Public Health Laboratory, located within the Health Department’s main office.…
Health Department Begins Mask Distribution on February 3, 2022 Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties, MI –The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) has received KN95 masks for community distribution. Community members can pick up a package of 5 masks beginning February 3, 2022 by coming to their local health department office during normal…
Residents should pick up a free radon test kit during Radon Action Month January is Radon Action Month and the Western UP Health Department (WUPHD) offers free radon test kits. While test kits are available year around, the most accurate time to test is in the winter months. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas…
Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw & Ontonagon Counties, MI – The Western U.P. Health Department is changing its isolation and quarantine guidelines for people who have tested positive or been exposed to coronavirus to align with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocols. The CDC says that science now shows the majority of COVID-19…
Fresh Express Announces Recall of Fresh Salad Products Due to Potential Health Risk https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresh-express-announces-recall-fresh-salad-products-due-potential-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery MDARD food inspectors should conduct recall audit checks during routine inspections or as directed. Summary Company Announcement Date:December 20, 2021FDA Publish Date:December 21, 2021Product Type:Food & BeveragesReason for Announcement:Possible Listeria monocytogenes.Company Name:Fresh ExpressBrand Name:Fresh Express, Bowl and Basket, Giant Eagle, Marketside…