April 4, 2024

Syphilis and Urges Testing to Prevent Health Complications April is Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Month, and the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) is raising awareness about the importance of routine screening, particularly for syphilis. Dr. Larry Wile, MD, emphasizes early detection and treatment, highlighting the risks of untreated syphilis, including severe health complications […]

Federal agencies including the USDA, FDA, and CDC, along with state veterinary and public health officials, are investigating an illness affecting dairy cows, causing decreased lactation and other symptoms. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in dairy herds in Texas, Kansas, and Michigan, with additional presumptive positive tests in other states. While the