Labor Day Community Walks

Both the Muskegon area and the White Lake area will be hosting community walks this Labor Day. By participating in the Labor Day Community Walks program, communities like White Lake and Muskegon are bringing physical activity, healthy living and community involvement to their residents. To find out more about the White River Bridge Walk visit the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce website. To find out more about the Muskegon Labor Day Community Walk, click here.

Increase in Pertussis Activity

Cases of pertussis have been on the rise locally, statewide, and nationally. Make sure you and your family are up-to-date with immunizations. Pertussis is vaccine preventable. To learn more about pertussis click here. For immunization information, click here. (If you aren't aware, adults need a booster dose of pertussis vaccine which is available as part of the Tdap version of the tetanus shot.)

Immunization Program Extends Hours for Back-to-School Vaccinations

Our immunization program will be open from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm the weeks of Aug 30 through Sept 3 and Sept 7 through Sept 10 only to accommodate the increase in families seeking back-to-school vaccinations. (Normal hours are Noon until 4:30 pm daily.) Please be aware that because of the new vaccine requirements (see below), the wait may be longer than usual for service. Your patience is appreciated.

New Vaccine Requirements for 6th Grade Students for 2010-2011 School Year

There are new immunization requirements which will affect children entering 6th grade this fall. Beginning in the fall of 2010, children entering the 6th grade will need two varicella (chickenpox) vaccines or parent confirmation of chickenpox disease.

In addition children who are 11 years-old when they start 6th grade will need:

• One dose of meningococcal vaccine (MCV4 or MPSV4)
• One dose of tetanus/diphtheria/acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap)

For a limited time, these shots are FREE to Muskegon County families whose children:

• Have Medicaid, or
• Are uninsured, or
• Are insured but the insurance does not cover the cost of vaccines, or
• Are insured but the insurance has expensive deductibles or co-pays.

Supplies are limited. The Immunization hours of operation are walk-in Monday through Friday from Noon until 4:30 pm. Hours have been extended to 9:00 am - 4:30 pm for the weeks of Aug 30-Sept 3 and Sept 7-10 only. Questions? Call (231) 724-1220 or email us.

Grant Makes Eye Exams & Glasses Available for Muskegon Youth

We've been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Julia Hackley Committee of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County to cover the cost of follow-up vision exams and prescription glasses for approximately 70 Muskegon youth. For complete details, click here.

Report a Smoke Free Air Violation

Michigan workplaces, including bars and restaurants, went smoke free on May 1, 2010. If you witness a smoke free air violation (patron smoking and business doing nothing to stop it), please report it to our office so we can investigate. Click here for a complaint form.

Restaurant Inspection Results

Ever wonder how a particular restaurant does on their inspections? You can view the results by clicking here. Every licensed restaurant is inspected at least twice a year.

Restaurant Enforcement Actions

Ever wonder which restaurants are currently under enforcement actions to correct problems? We have that list available as well. Click here for more information.