The Environmental Health Division of the Grand Traverse County Health Department protects the public health through programs established by the Public Health Code and local Sanitary Ordinances.
These programs focus on the prevention of disease and exposure to pollutants via education, inspection of facilities and enforcement of the referenced laws. Most of the prevention and abatement of environmental threats are accomplished through education of the clients and the general population.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE LISTED IN THE MENU TO THE RIGHT.
2017 Office Closures:
Tuesday, June 20 (am) - Mandatory Staff Training. Office hours will be 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday, July 4 - Independence Day
Monday, September 4 - Labor Day
Friday, November 10 - Veterans Day
Thursday, November 23 - Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 24 - Day after Thanksgiving - county offices closed
Monday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26 - Day after Christmas - county offices closed
Monday, January 1, 2018 - New Year's Day
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
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