2020 Baskets of Bounty Program

Items being accepted are:  paper towels, Kleenex, toilet paper, flushable wipes, lip balm (Chapstick), Band-Aids, shampoo/conditioner combo, body lotion, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, liquid hand soap, dish soap, laundry detergent (smaller...

2020 Census

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? 

• For every person not counted in Michigan, the state loses $1,800 each year  in federal funds for critical programs, including older adult services. The Census determines how billions of federal dollars are allocate...

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Board of Commissioners Meetings

On July 17, 2020 Governor Whitmer signed into effect Executive Order 2020-154. In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by limiting the number of people at public gatherings, this order suspends the rules and procedures for governmental entities requ...

2020 Census - Michigan Be Counted

Once every decade, the U.S. Census works to count every person living in the United States. Census numbers affect everyone in Michigan.  

If you spend six months or more in Michigan, make sure you are counted as a resident of Michigan in the censu...

Community Update - September 11

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update - September 11, 2020

DAILY NUMBERS

The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) has reported 35 new positive cases since Friday, September 4, bringing the total to 372 total cases, 216 recoveries, and s...

Walk-In Flu Shots

Flu shots are now available for adults at the Health Department on a walk-in basis during regular hours. Children do require appointments. Give us a call at 231-995-6131 or drop in today!

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Late Clinic Hours

Late clinics are held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month until 6:30 pm.

Shingles Vaccine Notice

The new shingles vaccine, Shingrix, is only available in very limited supply. We do not anticipate any new appointments for this vaccine until at least March 2020. Please check back at that time.

Nominations

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Employee Discounts

Learn about the discounts we offer and the guidelines to using the discounts by visiting our Employee Discounts page.

Final Scrap Tire Collection of 2020

The final Scrap Tire collection of 2020 will be held on Saturday, September 26th.  The event is for Grand Traverse County residents and by appointment only.  Appointments can be made by calling the RecycleSmart Hotline @ 231-941-5555. &a...

New Days & Hours for Brush Drop-Off Site

View the new operating hours and days of operation by visiting the Brush Drop-Off Site page.

Battery Recycling

Find out what items are acceptable and where to drop them off by visiting our Battery Recycling page.

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