Western U.P. Health Dept. Announces New Health Officer

The Western U.P. Health Department has a new chief health officer. Kate Beer will take over for the departing Guy St. Germain, effective on October 1st. Beer has been working at the health department for 18 years, serving as the director of accounting and finance. She also served as the executive officer of the health department’s former home health company. Beer says she looks forward to working with community members to improve the health of the Western U.P.