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Dickinson-Iron District Health Department begins vaccinating 12- to 15-year-old children for COVID-19 111.9KB PDF / May. 21st, 2021 Upper Peninsula Health Data Report Released 79.2KB PDF / Aug. 8th, 2018 Upper Peninsula Health Data Report Released 79.2KB PDF / Aug. 8th, 2018 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department accepting names of those individuals ages 16 and 17 interested in receiving COVID vaccine 153.7KB PDF / Mar. 24th, 2021 First Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Case in Iron County Confirmed by Dickinson-Iron District Health Department 120.9KB PDF / Jun. 1st, 2020 First PresumptivePositive COVID-19 Case Confirmed by Dickinson-Iron District Health Department 119.9KB PDF / Apr. 1st, 2020 JANUARY IS NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH 107.6KB PDF / Dec. 30th, 2020 Free Risk Based Food Safety Training 254.6KB PDF / Feb. 10th, 2023 January is National Radon Action Month 101.5KB PDF / Jan. 3rd, 2023 Second Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Case in Iron County Confirmed by Dickinson-Iron District Health Department 120KB PDF / Jun. 5th, 2020 Second Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Case Confirmed by Dickinson-Iron District Health Department 120.2KB PDF / Apr. 7th, 2020 Health Department Announces Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics 131.1KB PDF / Nov. 3rd, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department accepting waitlist for individuals over 60 years old interested in COVID vaccination 153.6KB PDF / Mar. 24th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Gains Accreditation Status 167.9KB PDF / Feb. 25th, 2020 Adenoviral Illnesses in the U.P. 202.3KB PDF / Sep. 4th, 2018 Adenoviral Illnesses in the U.P. 202.3KB PDF / Sep. 4th, 2018 Update on Adenoviral Illnesses in the U.P. 27.9KB PDF / Oct. 22nd, 2018 Low Cost Adult Vaccines 173.5KB PDF / Apr. 20th, 2012 Rapid HIV Testing is a new service being offered within the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department’s Family Planning and STD programs. 100.6KB PDF / Jul. 31st, 2017 2007 – Michigan’s Year of Public Health - Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off "Be Prepared - Protect Your Family" Month in April 133KB PDF / Apr. 2nd, 2007 2007 - Michigan's Year of Public Health Dickinson-Iron District Health Dept. Kicks off "Back to School" Month 131KB PDF / Jul. 31st, 2007 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off "Back to School Month" 282.5KB PDF / Aug. 2nd, 2010 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off "Back to School Month" 282.4KB PDF / Jul. 22nd, 2009 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off "Back to School" Month 53.5KB PDF / Jul. 24th, 2008 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off “Back to School” Month 293.7KB PDF / Aug. 10th, 2016 The Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) at the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department is offering a free $25 gas card to NEW BCCCP Enrollees. Byte PDF / Jan. 1st, 1970 Body Art 280.3KB PDF / Jun. 9th, 2014 December Dickinson-Iron District Board of Health Meeting Canceled 87.4KB PDF / Dec. 5th, 2018 Location of July District Board of Health Meeting Changed 113.9KB PDF / Jul. 14th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Board of Health Appointments 2020 128.2KB PDF / Feb. 4th, 2020 Dickinson-Iron District Board of Health Appointments 82.9KB PDF / Feb. 2nd, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Board of Health Appointments 82.9KB PDF / Jan. 28th, 2022 Dickinson-Iron District Board of Health Appointments 82.9KB PDF / Jan. 11th, 2023 August Dickinson-Iron District Board of Health Meeting has been Rescheduled 127.7KB PDF / Aug. 25th, 2021 August Dickinson-Iron District Board of Health Meeting Being Rescheduled 79.3KB PDF / Aug. 24th, 2021 April Dickinson-Iron District Board of Health Meeting Location Changed 79.7KB PDF / Apr. 19th, 2023 March Dickinson-Iron District Board of Health Meeting has been Rescheduled 81.3KB PDF / Mar. 4th, 2022 Special District Board of Health Meeting Scheduled 78.3KB PDF / Nov. 8th, 2022 Special District Board of Health Meeting Scheduled 78.3KB PDF / Nov. 8th, 2022 DIDHD Administering Booster COVID-19 Doses 68.6KB PDF / Sep. 29th, 2021 DIDHD Administers Boosters for COVID-19 68.2KB PDF / Oct. 26th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Receives Certificate of Outstanding Achievement for All Hazard Emergency Response Plan 75.7KB PDF / Jun. 15th, 2007 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department encourages local business contact hem to receive guidance on Covid-19 119.2KB PDF / May. 1st, 2020 COVID-19 Case Reporting 127KB PDF / Apr. 9th, 2020 The Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Advising Significant Increase in Local Cases 134.7KB PDF / Sep. 21st, 2020 Manager Certification Class 116.8KB PDF / Dec. 13th, 2018 Potential COVID-19 Site Exposures for Iron County 34.6KB PDF / Jul. 14th, 2021 U.P. wide health survey arriving soon 202.5KB PDF / Aug. 3rd, 2017 Iron Mountain Community Garden Ready for Planting! 157.1KB PDF / Jun. 8th, 2012 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department explains their process of Contact Tracing for COVID-19 160.3KB PDF / Jul. 10th, 2020 County Health Report 2012 177.4KB PDF / Apr. 10th, 2012 County Health Rankings, 2013 179.9KB PDF / Mar. 21st, 2013 Free Community Wide Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Available in Dickinson and Iron Countie 154.9KB PDF / Jul. 10th, 2020 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department will begin scheduling COVID vaccination appointments this week by priority groups based on vaccine availability 151.3KB PDF / Jan. 11th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department opens additional COVID vaccination appointments this week 166.8KB PDF / Feb. 19th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department opens additional COVID vaccination appointments this week 165.8KB PDF / Feb. 26th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department opens additional COVID vaccination appointments this week 152.6KB PDF / Feb. 8th, 2021 Health Dickinson-Iron District Department opens additional COVID vaccination appointments this week 168.3KB PDF / Mar. 26th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Announces Preliminary Plans for COVID Vaccine Roll Out 136KB PDF / Dec. 18th, 2020 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department seeks response from local businesses/agencies to plan COVID vaccine distribution 93.1KB PDF / Dec. 21st, 2020 Changes to Contact Tracing 114.3KB PDF / Sep. 15th, 2021 Free Health Screenings No Income Requirements 45.6KB PDF / Aug. 21st, 2008 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department opens additional COVID vaccination appointments this week for eligible priority groups 152.1KB PDF / Jan. 19th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department opens additional COVID vaccination appointments this week 152.9KB PDF / Jan. 26th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department opens additional COVID vaccination appointments this week 152.6KB PDF / Feb. 1st, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility 166.8KB PDF / Mar. 5th, 2021 2007 - Michigan's Year of Public Health Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks-off "Stepping Up to a Healthier You" Month 141KB PDF / Dec. 4th, 2007 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off "Healthy Habits" Month 217.2KB PDF / Dec. 3rd, 2012 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Delayed Contact Tracing 138.5KB PDF / Nov. 9th, 2020 COVID-19 B.1.617.2 Variant Detected in Dickinson County 114.4KB PDF / Aug. 9th, 2021 Decline in Demand for COVID vaccine 117.1KB PDF / Apr. 29th, 2021 The Dickinson-Iron District Health Department issues the following advisory to protect the health of the public in the two-county region: 37.3KB PDF / Apr. 8th, 2020 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off National Preparedness Month in September 137KB PDF / Sep. 1st, 2022 Dickinson and Iron Counties 2007 Youth Access Report 2.2MB PDF / Jan. 17th, 2012 DIDHD Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic 109.5KB PDF / Sep. 8th, 2020 PERTUSSIS IN THE U.P. 181.3KB PDF / Aug. 16th, 2019 Ebola Preparedness in Dickinson & Iron Counties 250.2KB PDF / Aug. 11th, 2014 DIDHD offering NEHA Food Safety Training Course 102.2KB PDF / Jan. 10th, 2023 Updated Environmental Health Code 83.1KB PDF / Feb. 4th, 2022 Potential COVID-19 Site Exposures for Iron County 81.7KB PDF / Aug. 18th, 2020 The Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Launches Facebook Page 82.3KB PDF / Jul. 19th, 2017 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off Healthy Hearts Month in February 189.2KB PDF / Feb. 4th, 2020 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Announces Community Drive-Thru Flu Clinics 175.2KB PDF / Sep. 8th, 2020 Health Department Announces Influenza and COVID Vaccination Clinics 239.7KB PDF / Sep. 14th, 2021 Health Department Announces Influenza Vaccination Clinics 136.3KB PDF / Sep. 6th, 2022 School Fluoride Rinse Program 230.9KB PDF / Aug. 5th, 2015 Food certification class 38.1KB PDF / May. 1st, 2008 May is "Food Safety Month" at the Dickinson Iron District Health Department Byte PDF / Jan. 1st, 1970 May is "Food Safety Month" at Dickinson Iron District Health Department 19.3KB PDF / Apr. 20th, 2009 May is “Food Safety Month” at Dickinson-Iron District Health Department 298.8KB PDF / May. 3rd, 2010 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Promotes Food Safety 181.6KB PDF / Jun. 16th, 2022 FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy Available During the Month of December 272.5KB PDF / Dec. 9th, 2015 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Celebrates Great American Smokeout and Kick Butts Month 119.2KB PDF / Nov. 19th, 2020 Guidelines for Health Care Providers and Consumers for Avian Flu and Antivirals Use 80.8KB PDF / Nov. 29th, 2005 Health Department Schedules H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics Byte PDF / Jan. 1st, 1970 Tips to Staying Healthy This Winter 95.3KB PDF / Feb. 15th, 2006 Health Department Website Redesign 61.9KB PDF / Aug. 4th, 2005 Extreme Heat 458.3KB PDF / Jun. 22nd, 2022 Herbal Incense Products 48.5KB PDF / Nov. 22nd, 2011 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Celebrates Healthy Hearts Month in February 492.7KB PDF / Feb. 15th, 2022 MICHIGAN'S NEW SMOKE-FREE LAW: HOW IT EFFECTS HOUSING COMMISSIONS, OTHER HUD-SUBSIDIZED HOUSING, APARTMENTS AND CONDOMINIUMS 174KB PDF / Jun. 28th, 2010 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Advisory: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Two Bald Eagles 87KB PDF / May. 27th, 2022 Human Papillomavirus Virus Vaccine Recommended for Adolescent Girls 93.9KB PDF / Jan. 24th, 2007 Free Vision and Hearing Screenings 133KB PDF / Apr. 15th, 2021 Free Vision and Hearing Screenings 81.1KB PDF / May. 17th, 2022 Iron County Health Department Relocating 97.4KB PDF / Feb. 24th, 2023 Second, Third, and Fourth Iron County Deaths related to COVID-19 Confirmed by Dickinson-Iron District Health Department 118KB PDF / Sep. 28th, 2020 First Iron County Death related to COVID-19 Confirmed by Dickinson-Iron District Health Department 117.3KB PDF / Jun. 29th, 2020 Potential COVID-19 Site Exposures for Iron County 127.3KB PDF / Sep. 22nd, 2020 DIDHD Changes Guidance on COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Periods Guidance aligns with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Protocols 112.4KB PDF / Jan. 4th, 2022 DIckinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off New Year with Healthy Beginnings Month Byte PDF / Jan. 1st, 1970 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off National Radon Action Month 341.6KB PDF / Jan. 6th, 2015 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department pauses use of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine 114.3KB PDF / Apr. 13th, 2021 Health Department Offers Free HIV Testing During the Month of June 299.9KB PDF / May. 26th, 2010 2007 - Michigan's Year of Public Health June is "Reduce Your Risk" Month 309.3KB PDF / Jun. 5th, 2007 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off Safe Homes = Safe Families Month in June 53.4KB PDF / Jun. 3rd, 2008 Additional Free KN95 Masks Available at the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department 120.4KB PDF / Feb. 9th, 2022 Free Children’s KN95 Masks Available at the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department 151.4KB PDF / Mar. 24th, 2022 Free KN95 Masks Available at the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department 119.8KB PDF / Jan. 28th, 2022 Questions and Answers Lyme Disease: What You Should Know 552.1KB PDF / May. 2nd, 2017 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department How to Maintain a Healthy Smile 268.2KB PDF / Sep. 30th, 2015 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off "Reduce Your Risks" Month 48.7KB PDF / Feb. 26th, 2008 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department opens additional COVID vaccination appointments this week 168KB PDF / Mar. 12th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department reminds the Public to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 159.4KB PDF / Jul. 9th, 2020 Mass Influenza Vaccination Clinic Planned in Dickinson County 75.2KB PDF / Oct. 4th, 2005 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Promotes Food Safety 291.7KB PDF / May. 9th, 2016 Michigan Department of Community Healths New Website to Assist Those Needing Affordable HealthCare 152KB PDF / Mar. 11th, 2009 Meninqococcal Vaccine Recommended for Adolescents and College Freshmen Byte PDF / Jan. 1st, 1970 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department streamlines approach to Contact Tracing 114.1KB PDF / Nov. 13th, 2020 Marijuana, Some Things You Need to Know Before Using 343.7KB PDF / Jun. 15th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department opens additional COVID vaccination appointments this week 164.8KB PDF / Apr. 1st, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department opens additional COVID vaccination appointments this week 166.8KB PDF / Mar. 19th, 2021 New Year, New Baby, New You The Michigan Tobacco Quitline Introduces New Prenatal Service 106.2KB PDF / Feb. 7th, 2012 Second Dickinson County Death related to COVID-19 Confirmed by Dickinson Iron District Health Department 117.7KB PDF / Apr. 12th, 2020 HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS INFANT FEEDING EDUCATION CLASSES AND BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUPS 107.4KB PDF / Dec. 21st, 2012 The Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Advising Caution 126.2KB PDF / May. 22nd, 2020 National Influenza Vaccination Week 172.9KB PDF / Dec. 6th, 2013 Pregnant? Protect Your Baby and Yourself – Get a Flu Shot 224.2KB PDF / Dec. 10th, 2013 Complete Streets Resolution Passes in the City of Norway 157.2KB PDF / Jun. 5th, 2012 2007 - Michigan's Year of Public Health Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off "Kick Butts" Month in November 113.4KB PDF / Oct. 30th, 2007 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off "Kick Butts" Month in November 49.5KB PDF / Oct. 30th, 2008 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off National Preparedness Month in September 136.5KB PDF / Sep. 7th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department opens additional COVID vaccination appointments 169.2KB PDF / Apr. 9th, 2021 Health Department Reminds the Public to Celebrate Easter While Physically Distancing 124.1KB PDF / Apr. 8th, 2020 he Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Advising Significant Increase in Local Cases 125.4KB PDF / Jul. 8th, 2020 DIDHDIDHD Issues Mask Order for Educational SettingsD Issues Mask Order for Educational Settings 112.4KB PDF / Sep. 16th, 2021 DIDHD Regretfully Rescinds Mask Order 124KB PDF / Sep. 24th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Promotes Cancer Control and Prevention in October 150.6KB PDF / Oct. 11th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Promotes Cancer Control and Prevention in October 89.7KB PDF / Oct. 25th, 2016 COVID-19 Omicron Variant Identified in the Dickinson-Iron District as Cases Surge 113.8KB PDF / Jan. 18th, 2022 September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 37.6KB PDF / Sep. 2nd, 2008 PERTUSSIS 281KB PDF / Dec. 4th, 2014 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Celebrates Public Health Week in April 150.8KB PDF / Apr. 4th, 2022 Project Fresh 2009 Byte PDF / Jan. 1st, 1970 Project Fresh Update April 2009 11KB PDF / Apr. 30th, 2009 Updated Post-COVID-19 Exposure Quarantine Guidelines 49.3KB PDF / Dec. 4th, 2020 Local Rabies Prevention and Control Efforts Enhanced 149.7KB PDF / Nov. 29th, 2005 January is National Radon Action Month 101.5KB PDF / Dec. 21st, 2021 JANUARY IS NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH 88.6KB PDF / Jan. 3rd, 2020 Health Department Offers Community Health Services 174.2KB PDF / Jun. 17th, 2015 Rescinded Order 266.5KB PDF / Sep. 24th, 2021 COVID-19 B1.351 Variant Detected in Dickinson County 115.4KB PDF / Apr. 14th, 2021 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off "Be Prepared - Protect Your Family and Community" Month in September 52.1KB PDF / Aug. 28th, 2008 Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Kicks off Public Education Campaign Michigan Going Smoke Free May 1 Byte DOC / Jan. 1st, 1970 Michigan’s Smoke-Free Air Law to Take Effect May 1, 2010 Byte DOC / Jan. 1st, 1970 Potential COVID-19 Site Exposures for Dickinson County 80.8KB PDF / Jul. 27th, 2020 Potential COVID-19 Site Exposures for Dickinson County 81.6KB PDF / Sep. 14th, 2020 New Points” Dickinson-Iron Syringe Service Program to begin at Dickinson-Iron District Health Department 186.9KB PDF / Sep. 3rd, 2020 “New Points” Dickinson-Iron Syringe Service Program to begin at Dickinson-Iron District Health Department 145.7KB PDF / Apr. 9th, 2021 Extreme Heat 142.7KB PDF / Jun. 10th, 2021 September Suicide Awareness Month 213.8KB PDF / Aug. 25th, 2016 Temporary Food License Requirement 196.8KB PDF / May. 9th, 2018 Temporary Food License Requirement 155.7KB PDF / May. 28th, 2020 Temporary Food License Requirement 114.5KB PDF / May. 26th, 2021 Temporary Food License Requirement 83.5KB PDF / Jun. 20th, 2022 Temporary Food Fact sheet for events and parties 179.5KB PDF / May. 8th, 2023 Temporary Food License Requirement 197.2KB PDF / May. 28th, 2019 Temporary Food License Requirement 196.7KB PDF / May. 18th, 2017 Temporary Food License Requirement 274.2KB PDF / Jun. 1st, 2016 Tick season is here - Michiganders urged to prevent tick bites 97.2KB PDF / Jul. 1st, 2021 The Dickinson-Iron District Health Department to Assist with Tick Identification 128KB PDF / May. 7th, 2020 Seaonal Flu Vaccine Delayed- Clinics Canceled 153.2KB PDF / Sep. 30th, 2009 MDCH, MOA, and MSMS Urge Residents to Protect Infants from Pertussis and Flu 306.7KB PDF / Oct. 30th, 2012 When Will COVID-19 Vaccine Be Available to Me? 184.3KB PDF / Dec. 23rd, 2020 COVID-19 B.1.1.7 Variant Detected in Dickinson County 56KB PDF / Apr. 6th, 2021 FREE VISION AND HEARING SCREENINGS 110.9KB PDF / May. 16th, 2019 Volunteers Needed 88.5KB PDF / Jul. 23rd, 2019 Women’s Health Services 298.9KB PDF / Jun. 3rd, 2014 Over $600,000 Spent at Local Businesses 132.5KB PDF / Feb. 21st, 2012 “It’s Never Too Late to Bring Your Child to WIC” WIC and the Older Child 463.9KB PDF / Feb. 17th, 2012 WIC Program Partners with Varnish! Michigan Babies Too 217.7KB PDF / May. 28th, 2013 The Dickinson-Iron District Health Department Advising Caution 125.1KB PDF / May. 14th, 2020 “Shingles” Vaccine Grant Expanded to Income Eligible Medicare Recipients 77.5KB PDF / Aug. 14th, 2007