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Last Division Of Herman Kiefer Medical Complex Gets Ready For Move

DETROIT (WWJ) - As the last division prepares to make its move, the old Herman Kiefer medical complex on Detroit's west side is ready to shut-down.

The Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion permanently closes the vital records division office at the old Herman Kiefer complex at close of business Tuesday.

Vital records remains closed until October 30 when it re-opens at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport on Conner at Gratiot.

Until the division re-opens, birth and death records can be obtained for a fee from VitalCheck Network, Inc. or by mail from the State of Michigan or the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion.

During the closure, individuals may still apply for birth certificates and obtain death records from:

• State of Michigan Vital Records Office
By Phone: (517) 335-8666 By Mail: P.O. Box 30721, Lansing, MI 48909

• VitalCheck Network Inc.
Individuals may reach the company by phone at 877-891-6594. An additional fee is charged for this service, and all major credit cards are accepted.

• Or by mail through the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion
Vital Records Division, 11499 Conner, Detroit, MI 48213

Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion administration offices will close on October 23 and move to 1600 W. Lafayette Blvd. on the second floor of the Municipal Parking Department building. Administrative offices will reopen on October 29.

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