Western UP Health Department
The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (Houghton County / Western UP District) is a government public health agency based in Hancock, Michigan, founded in 1936. It leads the community toward better health through education, advocacy, and disease prevention, with a focus on environmental health hazards and the health needs of vulnerable groups. The department has 8 employees and annual revenue around $21.1 million. Key contact: requests@wuphd.org. Main phone numbers: 906-482-7382 and 906-524-6142. Primary offices are located in Hancock, L’Anse, Bessemer, Ontonagon, and other nearby Michigan locations. For “Contact Us” information specific to Hancock, you can reach the Hancock office at 540 Depot Street, Hancock, MI 49930, or call the main line above.
