Western U.P. Health Department names new administrator

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has a new health officer and administrator, Kate Beer.

Beer started the new job at the beginning of October and is now the lead health official for the western U.P., serving Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties. 

She previously was the director of accounting and finance for the WUPHD, and has been with the department since 1996. Beer also has executive experience, having served as the CEO for the health department's former home health company.

She is an Aura resident and has a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in public administration. 

Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Western U.P. Health Department