Census Count Day

April 1st is Senior's Count Day for the Census. Make sure that you are counted.

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 March 18, 2020 Governor Whitmer signed into effect Executive Order 2020-15. 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...

COVID-19 Hotlines

A new COVID-19 Information Hotline provides daily recorded phone updates to the County’s response, preparedness and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. The number for the hotline is: 231-642-3548.

This number is an addition to the Michigan CO...

Community Update - April 8

April 8. 2020 COVID-19 Community Report

As of 10 A.M. today, the Grand Traverse County Health Department reports 15 total confirmed COVID-19 cases, which includes 5 who have recovered and 3 deaths. There have been 249 county residents tested and, of those,...

Community Update - April 7

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update - April 7, 2020

Grand Traverse County Health Department reported two additional positive cases of COVID-19 today. The first case is a female in her 20s that had no history of travel but did have contact with ...

Community Update - April 6

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update For April 6, 2020

Stay Home, Stay Safe, Save Lives remains the most important message for residents throughout Northwest Michigan, as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise. It is essential people stay...

Community Update - April 5

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update — April 5, 2020

COVID-19 remains an ongoing threat to our community as the number of cases statewide grew to 14,225, up 1,481 from the day prior. In Grand Traverse County to date, the Health Departm...

Community Update - April 4

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update - April 4, 2020

Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting one additional death and one new confirmed positive case of COVID-19 today. To date, there have been 12 total confirmed cases in the county...

Community Update - April 3

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update - April 3, 2020  

As of this morning, Grand Traverse County has 11 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. 205 people have been tested who live in Grand Traverse County. 145 cases have come back negati...

Community Update - April 2

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update — April 2, 2020The Grand Traverse County Health Department has confirmed one additional positive case of COVID-19 in a Grand Traverse County resident. The individual has a history of domestic trave...

Community Update - April 1

April 1, 2020 COVID-19 JOC Community Report

The Grand Traverse County Health Department has confirmed one additional positive case of COVID-19 in a Grand Traverse County resident. The individual has a history of domestic travel but there is no concern of e...

Community Update - March 31

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update — March 31, 2020

Stay Home, Stay Safe, Save Lives remains the most important message for residents throughout Northwest Michigan, as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. Everyone should s...

Community Update - March 30

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update For March 30, 2020

Stay Home, Stay Safe, Save Lives remains the most important message for residents throughout Northwest Michigan, as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise. It is essential people sta...

Community Update - March 29

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update — March 29, 2020

STAY HOME, STAY SAFE, SAVE LIVES is the most important message for residents of all ages as Michigan’s COVID-19 case count continues to rise daily. It is essential that pe...

Community Update - March 28

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update - March 28, 2020

Staying home and social distancing continue to be the most important guidance as COVID-19 cases rise in northern Michigan. The Grand Traverse County Health Department has requested a 14-day s...

Community Update - March 27

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update - March 27, 2020

As of this morning, Grand Traverse County continues to have 3 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. 125 people have been tested who live in Grand Traverse County: 77 cases have come back nega...

Community Update - March 26

March 26, 2020 COVID-19 JOC Community Report

The Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting that no additional positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Grand Traverse County residents. Grand Traverse County remains at 3 positive cases as...

Community Update - March 25

March 25. 2020 COVID-19 JOC Community Report

The Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting that no additional positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Grand Traverse County residents. The County Health Department activ...

Community Update - March 24

Update For March 24, 2020

The Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting that two additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Grand Traverse County residents. The first case is a male in his fifties with a history of domestic travel. The ...

Community Update - March 23

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Community Update — March 23, 2020

Yesterday, the Grand Traverse County Health Department reported the first known positive case of COVID-19 in a Grand Traverse County resident. Full details here. There are ...

Grand Traverse County COVID-19 Site and Facebook Launched

In an effort to keep the community informed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Grand Traverse County has launched a new website, gtcountycovid19.com, and a corresponding facebook page to serve as a central hub of up to date, factual informati...

County Buildings Closed to Unscheduled Public Access

Effective March 17, 2020 at 8:00am through April 13, 2020 all County buildings, including the Governmental Center, will be closed to unscheduled public access. However, county provided services will continue. Services will be provided by phone and online ...

Urgent Need for Healthy Individuals to Volunteer

In response to the COVID-19 virus incident, Grand Traverse County in conjunction with the United Way of Northwest Michigan has an urgent need for healthy individuals to volunteer for a number of potential civic opportunities. If you or your group are heal...

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...

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.

Keystone Brushsite opening has been postponed

The Keystone Brushsite opening has been postponed until further notice.

2020 Earth Celebration has been canceled

This years Earth Celebration has been canceled.

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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