Our Mission

To protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve.

Health Department News and Events:

Providing you with local, state and national news to keep you informed and ready in the Van Buren and Cass communities.

Measles Case Confirmed in Ottawa County: What to Know

Ottawa County Department of Public Health (OCDPH), working with the Michigan Department of Health and…

Bird Flu Alert: Protect Your Birds

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, has been detected in a commercial flock…

Boil Water Advisory – Colonial Acres (Cass County)

Due to a loss of water pressure, there is a risk that your drinking water…

2026 Holiday & Scheduled Office Closure Schedule

Health Topics A-Z

Select a letter below to search for a Health Topic

B
Bird Flu
C
Campylobacter
Chickenpox (Varicella)
COVID-19
Cryptosporidium
E
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
F
Food Safety
G
Giardia
H
Hand, Foot, and Mouth (HFMD)
Head Lice
Hepatitis
Histoplasmosis
HIV
I
Influenza (flu)
K
Kawasaki Disease (KD)
L
Legionella
Listeria
M
Measles
Meningitis
MRSA
Mumps
N
Norovirus
P
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Pharyngitis (Strep Throat)
Pneumococcal Disease (Strep Pneumonia Invasive)
R
Rabies
RSV
Rubella (German Measles)
S
Salmonella
Scabies
Shigella - Shigellosis
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
STDs
T
Tetanus
Tuberculosis (TB)
V
Vector-Borne Disease
Vibriosis
Y
Yersiniosis
B - F
Bird Flu
Campylobacter
Chickenpox (Varicella)
COVID-19
Cryptosporidium
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Food Safety
G - L
Giardia
Hand, Foot, and Mouth (HFMD)
Head Lice
Hepatitis
Histoplasmosis
HIV
Influenza (flu)
Kawasaki Disease (KD)
Legionella
Listeria
M - R
Measles
Meningitis
MRSA
Mumps
Norovirus
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Pharyngitis (Strep Throat)
Pneumococcal Disease (Strep Pneumonia Invasive)
Rabies
RSV
Rubella (German Measles)
S - Y
Salmonella
Scabies
Shigella - Shigellosis
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
STDs
Tetanus
Tuberculosis (TB)
Vector-Borne Disease
Vibriosis
Yersiniosis
Michigan's Reports & Statistics on Health Services

The Department of Health & Human Services oversees the collection of data on various health-related issues. This information helps monitor and improve the general health and well-being of Michigan's residents.

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Find More Health Topics A-Z

Explore our comprehensive list of health topics, from bed bugs to vaccines: Visit CDC website here.

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Van Buren/Cass District Health Department

2025 Annual Report

Communities across Van Buren and Cass counties may be small, but they are strong.

The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department supports the health and well-being of every community we serve.

Read our 2025 Annual Report to learn more about our work and impact.

Board of Health

To contact any of these individuals, please reach out to the Board of Health Secretary at (269) 621-3143, extension 1336.

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David DiStefano

Van Buren County Commissioner

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Jeremiah Jones

Cass County Commissioner and Chairperson

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Tina Leary

Van Buren County Commissioner and Vice Chairperson

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Roseann Marchetti

Cass County Commissioner

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Robert Linderman

Van Buren County Member at Large

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Priscilla Gatties

Cass County Member at Large

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Anne Wendling

Van Buren County Member at Large

Stay Connected with VBCDHD

We’re here to support your health every step of the way. Whether you’re looking for the latest news, need to access services, or want to learn more about health topics, VBCDHD is your go-to resource.

Lawrence Location
  • 260 South Street
    Lawrence, MI 49064

  • Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  • Dental Clinic Hours:

    Monday – Thursday: 7a.m. – 5p.m.
    Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Dowagiac Location
  • 302 S. Front Street
    Dowagiac, MI 49047

  • Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  • Dental Clinic Hours:

    Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    No Appointments on Fridays – Dowagiac Dental Office Closed

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