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Adults: What Vaccines Do You Need?

To help you understand what vaccines you (those 11 years and older) might need, you can complete the Adolescent and Adult Vaccine Quiz online. Then print your results and discuss them with your doctor or health care professional next time you make an office visit.

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2/10/2023 From The Desk of Dr. Larry Wile: It’s Norovirus season – Learn about Transmission and Prevention
News Release 1/19/2023: Xylazine-Involved Fatality in Van Buren County –Know the Facts to Prevent an Overdose
12/15/2022 From The Desk of Dr. Larry Wile: Common Sense Measures for Cold and Flu Season

 

MDHHS News Release 12/8/22: Michigan residents urged to take precautions around livestock following recent cases of parasitic illness

MONKEYPOX: Get the Facts

Click HERE for Coronavirus information.

 

       
Our Phone number remains the same: 269-621-3143

 

Immunizations

 Click here to learn more about our Immunization Program.

9/9/2021 MDHHS launches online access to immunization records for Michiganders ages 18 and older click HERE for more information.

Vaccines: Power to Protect

Carta de regreso a clases para padres 17 de mayo de 2021

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We’re proud to partner with @IVaccinate to help keep Michigan’s kids safe and healthy. Learn more at www.IVaccinate.org.

FREE Children's Hearing & Vision Screening clinics

Has your child had their hearing & vision checked?
Your Child’s Hearing & Vision Impacts Their Success in School 
  • An undiagnosed hearing problem may impact your child’s ability to pay attention or follow directions
  • An undiagnosed vision problem may affect your child’s ability to read and learn
Your VanBuren-Cass District Health Department has scheduled FREE in office Hearing & Vision Screening clinics for Preschool and Kindergarten.
Call the Health Department to schedule an appointment for a FREE in office Hearing & Vision screening.

Van Buren County: contact technician Melissa Eldred at 269-621-3143 ext 1327

Cass County: contact technician Amy Wagoner at 269-782-0064 ext 2012

Food Safety

Go to  Food Safety.gov to get the latest news, alerts, and tips on safely handling and storing food to prevent food poisioning, as well as up-to-date recalls.
Michigan MDARD: Food Safety

Check out the CDC's Food Safety Page.

 

Foodborne Diseases    

Each year 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne illness. Learn more about keeping your families food safe.

To help keep you and your loved ones safe from foodborne diseases, follow the four basic steps of food safety—Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill—now and throughout the year.
 
Home canning is a great way to preserve garden produce and share it with family and friends.
However, canning can be risky — or even deadly — if not done correctly and safely, according to the CDC.
 
Here are some tips to keep home-canned foods safe: 
  • Home Canning and Botulism (CDC)
  • Canning Tips (FDA)
  • Complete Guide to Home Canning (USDA)
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News from the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department

ALL individuals entering the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department are REQUIRED to wear a FACE COVERING (mask).

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Office Locations

UPDATE:  As of Monday, May 3, 2021: Our Hartford & Mattawan facilities moved and merged into one new Lawrence location.

Van Buren/Cass District Health Department’s NEW Public Health Education Facility at 260 South Street, Lawrence, MI 49064

 
Lawrence – Administration ~ Community Dental Clinic ~ Environmental Health ~ Public Health Nursing
260 South Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
269-621-3143 / Get Directions »

 
Dowagiac – Community Dental Clinic ~ Environmental Health ~ Public Health Nursing
302 S. Front St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
269-782-0064 / Get Directions »

 
Hartford & Mattawan – these locations were closed, ALL services are being provided in our Lawrence and Dowagiac offices

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(*The Dowagiac office Environmental Health and Public Health Nursing hours may differ, it is recommended that you call 269-782-0064 to confirm staff availability.)


For an After Hours Public Health Emergency contact the appropriate county Sheriff Dispatch.

Van Buren County: phone  269-657-3101

Cass County: phone 269-445-1560

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