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Tuesday, July 21, 2026Wilderness State Park Advisory Issued
Wilderness State Park Advisory Issued Routine Water Quality Testing Detected Elevated Bacteria Levels The Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) is issuing a full body advisory for Wilderness State Park, in Emmet County. The advisory is posted at the beach. The water sample taken Monday showed an E. coli level of 2,149.6 per 100 milliliters (mL). According to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) water quality standards, E. coli levels above 1,000 per 100 mL
Tuesday, June 30, 2026HDNW Reaffirms Commitment to Dental Care During DCN Transition
HDNW Reaffirms Commitment to Dental Care During DCN TransitionOperational changes are designed to strengthen services, support employees, and ensure access to care.The Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW), serving Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego counties, is providing information regarding the transition of operational management for Dental Clinics North (DCN). In recent weeks, information has circulated within our communities and employees regarding this transition. HDNW is committed to
Tuesday, June 23, 2026HDNW Launches Annual Beach Monitoring Program
HDNW Launches Annual Beach Monitoring Program Weekly Water Quality Testing to Support Safe Summer Recreation The Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) will begin its annual beach monitoring program on Monday, June 22, helping to ensure safe recreational water conditions throughout the summer season. “HDNW’s beach monitoring program helps protect public health by providing timely information about water quality at beaches throughout our region,” says Jeremy Fruk, HDNW’s Environmental
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