Bay County Health Department phone, new office, WIC, vaccines, septic, food permits and records help
The Bay County Health Department in Bay City, Michigan is now operating from its new location at 4150 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706. This guide helps you call the right division before you visit.
Use it for immunizations, WIC, breastfeeding support, family planning, STI testing, lead screening, Environmental Health, wells, septic, food service licensing, temporary events, and the right route for birth, death and marriage records.
Choose the Bay County Health Department service you need
Select your task below. This finder does not book appointments, but it helps you avoid calling WIC for septic records or calling Environmental Health for a birth certificate.
Start with (989) 895-4009 for the Public Health / Clinical Division or general Health Department routing. Ask whether your service is available at the Wilder Road location before visiting.
Bay County Health Department quick answer for residents
The Bay County Health Department is the local public health agency for Bay County, Michigan. The current official Health Department page lists 4150 Wilder Rd, Bay City, MI 48706 and phone numbers (989) 895-4009 and (989) 895-4014.
For WIC, call (989) 895-4002 or (989) 895-2050. For Environmental Health, call (989) 895-4006. For family planning, STI testing and personal health appointments, call (989) 895-4015. For birth, death, marriage records or marriage licenses, use the Bay County Clerk, not the Health Department clinic.
Official verification before using this Bay County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This page was rebuilt using the old Bay County post, the official Bay County Health Department page, official Public Health Clinical Division page, WIC page, Environmental Health page, Immunizations page, Family Planning page, Well and Septic page, Food Service page, Fee Schedules page and Bay County Clerk page.
Because the county recently moved the Health Department to Wilder Road, verify the exact service, address, appointment rule, fee and document requirement on the official page before visiting, mailing forms or paying.
What this Bay County Health Department guide covers
Bay County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the table before calling. The right phone number depends on whether you need a clinic appointment, WIC, breastfeeding help, Environmental Health, septic records, food licensing or Clerk records.
| Need | Best phone or route | What to say first | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|---|
| General public health / clinical question | (989) 895-4009 | “I need help with a Bay County public health service and want to confirm the correct location.” | Service needed, patient age, deadline, and callback number. |
| Health Department office line | (989) 895-4009 (989) 895-4014 | “Is my service operating at 4150 Wilder Road today?” | Program name, appointment time, and documents needed. |
| Immunizations | (989) 895-4009 | “I need a vaccine appointment or help with vaccine records.” | Vaccine record, school form, insurance card, age and deadline. |
| WIC | (989) 895-4002 (989) 895-2050 | “I want to apply for WIC or update a WIC appointment.” | Pregnancy/child details, proof of residence, income or program proof, and ID. |
| Breastfeeding warmline | (989) 450-1607 | “I need breastfeeding support for my baby.” | Baby’s age, feeding issue, urgency and callback number. |
| Family planning / STI testing | (989) 895-4015 | “I need a confidential family planning, STI or pregnancy testing appointment.” | Appointment need, symptoms/exposure date if relevant, insurance or payment question. |
| Child lead screening or lab service | (989) 895-4013 | “I need a lead screening or laboratory service and want to know the appointment rule.” | Child age, exposure concern, provider order or lab instructions. |
| Environmental Health | (989) 895-4006 | “My question is about food, septic, well, pool, campground, water or records.” | Property address, township, permit type, business name or complaint details. |
| Public health emergency response route | Bay County Central Dispatch: (989) 892-9551 | “This is a public health emergency routing question.” | Location, event, risk, and immediate callback number. |
| Birth, death or marriage record | Bay County Clerk: (989) 895-4280 | “I need a certified birth, death or marriage record.” | Record type, name, date, relationship, ID and payment question. |
Bay County Health Department new office, relocation and Bay City map
The official Bay County Health Department page says the department is fully open and operational at 4150 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706. The county described it as the former Art Van building.
Because some older program pages and footers may still show older address text, confirm the current service location before visiting. This is especially important for WIC, immunizations, family planning, Environmental Health, food service applications, well/septic paperwork and time-sensitive clinic visits.
Before you visit the Bay County Health Department
A quick checklist can prevent a wasted trip, especially after the office move.
Clinical services, immunizations and public health nursing
The Public Health Clinical Division is the starting point for immunizations, communicable disease, health screening, testing, laboratory services and related public health clinic work. The official Health Department page lists (989) 895-4009 for the Public Health Officer / clinical routing.
For immunizations, call before visiting. Bring prior vaccine records, school or childcare forms, pharmacy records and insurance information if available. Ask whether the current 2026 fee schedule applies to your vaccine or visit.
Call the clinic first
Ask whether immunization services are open, appointment-based, or available at the Wilder Road location.
Bring the full vaccine history
Take school forms, childcare forms, provider records, pharmacy vaccine records and any Michigan immunization portal information you have.
Ask about records and fees
Ask whether the clinic can update or print records, whether a parent/guardian must attend, and whether a fee applies.
WIC, breastfeeding support and child lead screening
Bay County WIC serves eligible pregnant people, infants and children up to age five. WIC can support healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding help and referrals to other programs.
The official WIC page lists the WIC office at 4150 Wilder Rd, Bay City, MI 48706, phone numbers 989-895-4002 and 989-895-2050, weekday hours, and extended evening hours on the second and third Wednesday of each month.
| WIC need | Best route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| New WIC eligibility question | Call (989) 895-4002 or (989) 895-2050. | Pregnancy or child details, Michigan residency, ID, income or benefit proof if requested. |
| Breastfeeding support | Call the breastfeeding warmline at (989) 450-1607. | Baby’s age, feeding issue, urgency and callback number. |
| WIC benefits or shopping help | Ask WIC about the WIC Connect app. | Participant information, card/app issue and benefit question. |
| Child lead screening | Call (989) 895-4013. | Child’s age, possible lead exposure, housing age and provider instructions. |
What to bring for WIC
- Photo ID or identity proof for the parent/caregiver and applicant when requested.
- Proof of Bay County or Michigan residence.
- Proof of household income or program enrollment if requested.
- Pregnancy, infant or child information.
- Questions about breastfeeding, nutrition, benefits, shopping or the WIC Connect app.
Family planning, STI testing and confidential reproductive health
The Bay County Personal Health Family Planning Clinic lists (989) 895-4015. The official page describes confidential reproductive health services for women, men and teens.
Services may include health assessments, physical exams, birth control, pregnancy testing and counseling, STI testing, STI treatment, expedited partner treatment, reproductive health education, sterilization counseling and referrals.
Environmental Health: food, pools, campgrounds, sanitation, wells and septic
Bay County Environmental Health promotes public health through management and control of environmental conditions. The official Environmental Health Division phone is 989-895-4006.
This division is the right route for food service sanitation, fixed/transitory/mobile/temporary food service inspection and licensing, campground inspections, public swimming pools, surface water quality monitoring, non-community water supplies, foster care home inspections, loan evaluations, on-site septic, private wells, radon kits and environmental records.
| Issue | Use Environmental Health for | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|
| Homebuyer or homeowner | Well and septic evaluations, private water supply questions, radon kits and property records. | Property address, township, parcel/property code if available and specific record needed. |
| Restaurant or food vendor | Food service licensing, inspections, plan review, mobile food units and temporary event food licenses. | Business name, event date, menu, location, permit type and application deadline. |
| Public facility | Pools, campgrounds, foster care home inspections and regulated facility questions. | Facility name, address, license/permit type and inspection request. |
| Water or sanitation concern | Private wells, non-community water, sanitation, water testing and surface water quality questions. | Address, water source, test need, symptoms/concern and timeline. |
Wells, septic, water testing and property records
The official Well and Septic page says permits are required before beginning work at sites in Bay County that are not served by municipal water supply and/or sewage collection systems. It also says applicants should check township requirements.
For well permits, the page says the Health Officer will make a written decision within 14 working days after a properly completed construction permit application is received. For onsite sewage permit applications, the page says processing will occur within 21 calendar days after the completed application and fee are received.
Start with the exact property
Gather township, street address, property code number if available, seller/buyer details, lender requirement and exact record needed.
Use the official well and septic page
Review permit and application requirements before calling, mailing or paying.
Do not start work before permits
New wells and onsite sewage disposal systems require proper permits before work begins.
Plan around closing deadlines
Well and septic records, water samples and onsite evaluations can affect real estate closing timelines. Do not request them at the last minute.
Food service licenses, mobile food units and temporary events
The official Food Service Information page is the correct starting point for restaurants, mobile food units, special transitory food units and temporary food establishments.
For a temporary food event, the county page says a Temporary Food Establishment license is for a food service establishment operating at a fixed location for a temporary period not exceeding 14 days. Application timing matters for festivals, fundraisers, pop-ups, fairs, church events and short-term community events.
| Food service situation | Likely route | Common mistake to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| New restaurant or fixed food establishment | Food Service Information, plan review, license materials and Environmental Health phone. | Do not open, remodel or buy equipment before understanding approval requirements. |
| Mobile food unit or STFU | Mobile/STFU plan review materials, SOP and license forms. | Do not assume a mobile unit uses the same rules as a one-time temporary booth. |
| Temporary event food booth | Temporary Food Establishment checklist and application. | Do not submit too late. Ask about the deadline and payment column before the event. |
| Vending machine license | The old Bay County page points vending-machine users toward MDARD when applicable. | Do not route every vending issue to local Environmental Health if state routing applies. |
2026 fee schedule route: what to verify before paying
The official Bay County Health Department Fee Schedules page says the updated 2026 fee schedule is available and includes current rates for both Environmental Health and Immunizations departments.
Use the fee schedule before paying for clinic services, immunizations, Environmental Health permits, food service items, well/septic work, records or evaluations. Do not rely on a copied fee from an old PDF, stale search result or third-party page.
Birth, death and marriage certificates are Clerk services, not Health Department services
Many users search “Bay County Health Department birth certificate,” but certified birth, death and marriage records are handled by the Bay County Clerk, not the public health clinic.
The Clerk page lists walk-in availability until 4:30 p.m., weekday office hours, and links for birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses and online VitalChek ordering. Call the Clerk at (989) 895-4280 before going if you are unsure about eligibility, ID or fees.
| Need | Correct office | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Certified birth certificate | Bay County Clerk / VitalChek route. | Full name, date of birth, place of birth, relationship, ID and payment method. |
| Certified death certificate | Bay County Clerk / VitalChek route. | Full name, date of death, place of death, requester details and payment method. |
| Marriage record | Bay County Clerk. | Names, marriage date, record purpose and ID/payment if required. |
| Marriage license | Bay County Clerk marriage license route. | Both applicants’ information, residency details, ID and timing requirements. |
For broader certificate routing, see our birth certificate through health department guide.
What Bay County Health Department does not handle
A useful county health guide should tell users when not to call the Health Department.
For similar Michigan county health routing, see our Macomb County Health Department guide, Oakland County Health Department guide, and Kent County Health Department guide.
Official Bay County Health Department links
Use these official pages for final verification before visiting, paying, submitting forms, requesting records or relying on a deadline.
Bay County Health Department official pageCurrent location, Health Department contacts and links to public health service pages. Public Health Clinical DivisionClinical services, immunizations, communicable disease, lab services and public health nursing route. ImmunizationsVaccine information, school shot help, vaccine record resources and related immunization links. Women, Infants and Children (WIC)WIC office phone numbers, hours, breastfeeding warmline, nutrition education and WIC support. Personal Health Family Planning ClinicFamily planning, STI testing, pregnancy testing, reproductive health services and confidential clinic contact. Environmental Health DivisionFood, wells, septic, pools, campgrounds, water, radon and environmental health services. Well and septic informationWell permits, onsite sewage disposal permits, water testing, property evaluations and contractor exam details. Food service informationRestaurant, mobile food, STFU, temporary food event and food-service licensing resources. 2026 fee schedulesOfficial 2026 fee schedule page for Environmental Health and Immunization Clinic rates. Bay County ClerkBirth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, marriage records and VitalChek ordering route.Bay County Health Department FAQ
Where is the Bay County Health Department located now?
The official Bay County Health Department page lists the current location as 4150 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706. Call before visiting because some old pages may still show older address details.
What is the Bay County Health Department phone number?
For Public Health / Clinical Division routing, use (989) 895-4009. The official Health Department page also lists (989) 895-4014.
Is this page for Bay County, Florida?
No. This guide is for Bay County, Michigan, centered around Bay City. Florida users should use the Florida Department of Health in Bay County route.
How do I contact Bay County WIC?
Call Bay County WIC at (989) 895-4002 or (989) 895-2050. The breastfeeding support warmline is (989) 450-1607.
How do I get immunizations or school shots in Bay County?
Call the Public Health Clinical Division at (989) 895-4009 and ask about immunization services, appointment rules, vaccine records, forms and current fees.
Who handles Bay County food service licenses and temporary event food permits?
Bay County Environmental Health handles food service sanitation, fixed, transitory, mobile and temporary food service inspection and licensing. Call (989) 895-4006 and use the official Food Service Information page.
Who handles well and septic permits in Bay County?
Bay County Environmental Health handles well and onsite sewage disposal questions. Call (989) 895-4006 and use the official Well and Septic Information page before beginning work.
Can the Bay County Health Department issue birth certificates?
Certified birth, death and marriage records are handled by the Bay County Clerk, not the Health Department clinic. Call the Clerk at (989) 895-4280 or use the official Clerk page.
What should I bring before visiting the Health Department?
Bring ID, insurance card, Medicaid card, vaccine records, school forms, WIC documents, property address, permit forms, lab instructions or payment information depending on the service. Call first to confirm.
What should I do in a public health emergency?
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. For appropriate Bay County public health emergency response team routing, the old official routing listed Central Dispatch at (989) 892-9551.