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Monday, July 02, 2012  The virus that is responsible for West Nile Fever has been detected in Michigan this summer.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  A new report from county health rankings shows Leelanau County is the healthiest in the state. Emmet County came in at number 7 and Grand Traverse County was ranked at number 10.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Grand Traverse County leaders are hoping to finalize plans for a new health department building by the end of the month.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Flu season is approaching and area health agencies are helping you fight back against the illness.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  A Traverse City beach is shut down after test results show high levels of E.coli bacteria.  A health advisory is also issued for a second beach in the area.

Friday, August 05, 2011  The health advisories for several beaches in northern Michigan are now lifted.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Four beaches in Grand Traverse County are causing concern after high levels of E.coli.  Two other beaches in Chippewa County are also under a no body contact advisory.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  The Grand Traverse County Health Department officials say new laws allowing free birth control will save lives.

Friday, June 24, 2011  Two Traverse City area beaches are safe to swim in once again.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  UPDATE: The Grand Traverse County Health Department continues to reinforce the concern over a high number of people buying potassium iodide tablets.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  Flu season is here and health officials are urging people to protect themselves with a flu shot.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  TCAPS was recently informed of two unlinked cases of the MRSA infection at West Senior High. This is not considered by the Grand Traverse County Health Department as an outbreak, but school leaders are taking steps to follow public health recommendations to keep the infection from spreading.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  You can help "Save A Smile" by donating toothbrushes during the 2nd Annual Toothbrush Donation Drive in Grand Traverse County.

Monday, August 30, 2010  The Grand Traverse County Health Department Invites You to the Open House for K-Town Youth Care in Kingsley.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  The Grand Traverse County Health Department has received reports of three probable cases of Shigatoxin-producing E.coli in the past week.   All cases were in children who attended the Northwestern Michigan Fair.