2024

Milo’s Poultry Farms is recalling eggs sold under “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan due to possible Salmonella contamination. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Avoid consuming these eggs to protect your health. Key Resources: Stay safe and check your eggs!

Rabies is a preventable viral disease affecting wildlife like bats, raccoons, and skunks, and can be transmitted to people and pets through bites or scratches. In Michigan. Read letter from Van Buren/Cass District Health Department’s Medical Director, Dr. Larry Wile, MD/MPH here. Resources:

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is alerting residents that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its recall list of ground cinnamon products due to elevated levels of lead. Consumers are advised to check their homes and discard any of the affected brands immediately, as cinnamon has a long

We’re excited to share our 2023 Annual Report, highlighting the accomplishments and strides we’ve made in public health over the past year. From expanding essential services to launching new health initiatives, this report provides an in-depth look at how we’re working to improve the well-being of our community. Our achievements wouldn’t be possible without the

Watervliet Area PFAS Investigation The Paw Paw Lake Area Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Watervliet, Berrien County, detected elevated levels of PFAS in its effluent, prompting a comprehensive investigation by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Two significant sources were identified: old irrigation fields linked to a former paper company and

The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) has confirmed multiple cases of pertussis (whooping cough) within the district. Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness that spreads through direct contact or airborne droplets from an infected person’s cough or sneeze. Key Information: For more information, visit the CDC’s Pertussis Page or contact VBCDHD at 269-621-3143.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a domestic animal for 2024. The case was found in a three-year-old, unvaccinated Percheron colt from Eaton County. This serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting both animals and people from mosquito-borne diseases.

The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) is urging the community to take immediate precautions following the detection of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Van Buren County. EEE is a rare but dangerous mosquito-borne illness that can cause severe neurological symptoms and even death in humans and animals. The VBCDHD recommends the following steps to

MDARD Confirms First Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis for 2024 in Van Buren County Horse The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has reported the first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal for 2024. The case was found in an unvaccinated Standardbred filly from Van Buren County. EEE is