Guns are the leading cause of death for children under 18 and there have been 82 school shootings in Michigan since 1970. Someone is killed with a gun every 8 hours in Michigan.

The Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department is working with federal, state, and local partners to coordinate the response to COVID-19. This includes investigation and contact tracing of newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases; coordination of testing for those who meet criteria; providing information to health care providers and the public; and planning and conducting COVID-19 vaccination clinics.