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Michigan Chemical Exposure Monitoring (MiChEM)

If you received a program invitation in the mail, call 844-464-7327 to learn more and register the adults in your household. If you did not get a program invitation but want to stay informed, visit our Contact Us page to sign up for our program updates.
Please note if needed, free language assistance services are available. Call (844) 464-7327 (TTY users call 711).
ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al (844) 464-7327 (TTY: 711).
ملحوظة: إذا كنت تتحدث اذكر اللغة، فإن خدمات المساعدة اللغوية تتوافر لك بالمجان. اتصل برقم-(844) 464-7327 رقم هاتف الصم والبكم.(TTY:711)


MDHHS’s MiChEM program is an ongoing effort to gather data on the amount of certain chemicals in the blood and urine of Michiganders, including lead, mercury and PFAS.

People can come in contact with chemicals in what they eat and drink, in products they use at work and in the air, soil and water. Some chemicals are helpful and necessary for life and some can be harmful. Either way, this contact with chemicals is called chemical exposure.

Did you receive a MiChEM program invitation in the mail?

  • To register the adults in your household, visit https://is.gd/GVBh6T, enter the code from your letter, and follow the steps on the screen. If you received an invitation or participated before, your household can register again.
  • If you prefer, call 844-464-7327 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and you can talk to the MiChEM program team. One adult per household will be randomly selected. We will be in each area for a short time, so sign up now!

For more information about joining the MiChEM program, see Taking Part in the MiChEM Program.

Purpose of the MiChEM Program

MiChEM findings will help MDHHS and other agencies know what actions to take to reduce chemical exposures. These actions could include:


Why is MiChEM collecting data over time?

By collecting data on chemical exposures over time, MDHHS can see trends. Recent data and trends can help MDHHS know what actions to take to reduce chemical exposures.


MiChEM is measuring 195 chemicals:                                                                                                  


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If you have questions about the Michigan Chemical Exposure Monitoring (MiChEM) program, call 844-464-7327.