Policies and Privacy Practices

Nondiscrimination Statement: 

The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. GTCHD does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or sex.

Please see the full Notice of Nondiscrimination and Accessibility Discrimination Policy for more information. You have the right to ask for a copy or print a copy at any time.  

GTCHD provides free aid and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, including qualified sign language interpreters and written information in other formats. We also provide free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as qualified interpreters and information written in different languages. 

If you require these services, please contact our team at 231-995-6111 or inform our staff in person on the day of service. 

Privacy Practices

The notices below describe how personal medical information about you can be used and disclosed, and give you access to the information. You have the right to ask for a copy or print a copy at any time.

To file a discrimination complaint:  

You may file a discrimination complaint and use the information below. If you need help writing a request, please call us at 231-995-6111. GTCHD will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint with us or the federal government. 

  • GTCHD:

            Laura Laisure, RN, MS

            2600 LaFranier Road

            Traverse City, MI 49686

            231-995-6142

            Office for Civil Rights

            U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

            233 N. Michigan Ave.

            Suite 240

            Chicago, IL 60601

            800-368-1019