Dickinson-Iron District Health Department

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Local public health department serving Michigan's Dickinson and Iron Counties. This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for information sharing from the department to the public on the listed topics and as a forum to further the mission of the department. Any comment submitted to this page and its list of fans may be considered a public record which is subject to disclosure pursuant to the Fr

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National Preparedness Month is an annual September observance to encourage Americans to prepare for disasters and emerge...
09/03/2026

National Preparedness Month is an annual September observance to encourage Americans to prepare for disasters and emergencies that could happen anywhere and at any time. This year’s theme, Americans Stand Ready, echoes the can-do American spirit of resourcefulness and duty.

09/03/2026
08/27/2026

Use the Eat Safe Fish Guides to find fish lower in chemicals that are safe for you and your family to eat. Visit Michigan.gov/EatSafeFish and click on the “Find Your Area” button.

For benefits starting November, Michigan WIC is changing to Enfamil formulas. To learn more, visit michigan.gov/wic.
08/27/2026

For benefits starting November, Michigan WIC is changing to Enfamil formulas.
To learn more, visit michigan.gov/wic.

What should I do if I see a HAB? Stay out of the water and do not let children, pets or livestock play in the water, or ...
08/26/2026

What should I do if I see a HAB?
Stay out of the water and do not let children, pets or livestock play in the water, or near the shoreline where you suspect a HAB may be present. Use areas with clear water for recreation. You and your animals have a lower risk of coming into contact with cyanotoxins in these areas.
Always report suspicious-looking algae to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) by visiting Michigan.gov/HABs and clicking the “Report It to EGLE” button. When filling out the form, please include photo(s) of what you see. You can also make a report by calling the Environmental Assistance Center at 800-662-9278. Visit Michigan.gov/HABsMap for locations of reported HABs and cyanotoxin testing results.

Can I eat fish if HABs are in the water?When a HAB is present, the meat of the fish (the filet), and especially the guts...
08/25/2026

Can I eat fish if HABs are in the water?
When a HAB is present, the meat of the fish (the filet), and especially the guts and organs (liver, kidney, etc.) may have small amounts of cyanotoxins. The amount of cyanotoxins found in fish depends on several factors, including how badly and for how long the cyanobacteria has been blooming in the area where the fish are caught.

Following the Eat Safe Fish (link below) waterbody-specific guidelines, or Statewide Safe Fish Guidelines, and eating only the filets (and not the guts) lowers the potential health risk of eating fish from areas affected by HABs and from other chemicals that might be found in them. The guts should be thrown away and filets should be rinsed with fresh water before cooking.

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/DEH/Eat-Safe-Fish/Documents/UP_EAT_SAFE_FISH_GUIDE_-_UPPER_PENINSULA_WEB.pdf?rev=667744bc03eb4e48b3fd9704b7d392d7&hash=8C90130DAB9CD50299EB9D64AFCBA446

How can HABs make animals sick? If you see a possible HAB, do not allow your pets or livestock to come into contact with...
08/24/2026

How can HABs make animals sick?
If you see a possible HAB, do not allow your pets or livestock to come into contact with it – especially dogs. Dogs are more likely than people to drink scummy water and can swallow a lot of water for their size.
Because dogs can swallow cyanotoxins when they groom or lick themselves, it’s important to rinse them off with fresh water after contact with water that may have had a HAB.
Signs of illness from cyanotoxins often appear quicker in animals than in people - sometimes in minutes to a few hours.
Signs can include:
• Vomiting • Diarrhea
• Fatigue • Excessive drooling
• Convulsions • Staggered walking

Contact a veterinarian immediately if pets or livestock have had contact with a HAB or are showing signs of illness.

Address

1374 Commercial Avenue
Iron River, MI
49920

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19062659913

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