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Communicable disease investigations are important in preventing the spread of disease in our communities. The health department investigates all reported communicable diseases in our four-county area, including hepatitis, giardiasis, meningitis, and salmonellosis. In addition, we coordinate reports of HIV and other sexually transimitted diseases with the Michigan Department of Community Health.

To report a communicable disease, please use our secure fax: 231-547-0460.

Download a list of reportable diseases in Michigan [PDF File]

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HIV / AIDS

HIV is present in Northern Michigan. Anyone can get HIV if involved in risky behaviors such as multiple sex partners, IV drug use, male-to-male sex. Services Available:

Testing Services: Testing for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is available at Health Department of Northwest Michigan. We use the Orasure test, which is a pad that absorbs fluid from your mouth. No needles are used. The test is FREE. Testing can be anonymous (we use only a number, not a name). You do not have to live in the county where you are tested. All counselors are certified by the Michigan Department of Community Health. Couples testing is available.
Call1-800-432-4121 for an appointment. If our appointment times don't fit into your schedule, ask to speak with the HIV counselor.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Health Department of Northwest Michigan does not operate a STD clinic. However, provisions have been made for a person to receive services for sexually transmitted diseases through the health department ONLY THROUGH A PRIOR APPROVAL PROCESS. Please contact the STD Coordinator @ (231) 347-5022.

The Health Department provides payment for the examination, testing, and treatment of the reportable STDs only. These diseases are syphilis, gonorrhea, chancroid, granuloma inguinale, and lymphoma granuloma venereum. Health department funds are of last resort. Treatment is for immediate infection, not complications of the infection, such as Pelvic Immflammatory Disease (PID) or hospitalization.

Persons and their partners who have been told they have been exposed to gonnorhea or chlamydia can be treated at the Reproductive Health (Family Planning) clinic. Call 1-800-432-4121 to make an appointment.

Clients of the Reproductive Health Program may also receive tests and treatment for reproductive tract infections including chlamydia, gonorrhea, candida, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis.

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