Cases of tick-borne illnesses in Michigan are on the rise; especially in counties bordering Lake Michigan, popular destinations for tourist and people who enjoy the outdoors.Â
The health officer for six counties in northern Michigan has resigned after months of opposition. In-fighting on the regional board of health led to her early departure.
Lisa Peacock thought things would settle down after she dropped the mask mandate earlier in February when COVID numbers had fallen. But now, the board has plans to discuss cutting some of the health department’s funding.
Health Officer Lisa Peacock resigned as the health officer for six counties in northern Michigan, citing a hostile workplace environment created by her board of health.