Board of Health

The VBCDHD Board of Health guides public health services in Van Buren and Cass Counties. The Board ensures health programs meet community needs and support a healthier future.

VBCDHD board members talking among each other about important issues.

Board Meeting Locations

The District Board of Health (BOH) meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 3:00 PM. Meetings alternate between counties, with some held at the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) facility in Lawrence.

Dowagiac Facility:
Lower level of the Community Center
302 South Front Street, Dowagiac

VBISD Conference Center:
490 South Paw Paw Street, Lawrence

Van Buren/Cass District Health Department Facility
260 South Street, Lawrence

All meetings are open to the public.

 

View 2025 Board of Health Meeting Schedule Here

Current Board Members:

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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Randall Peat

Van Buren County Commissioner

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Jeremiah Jones

Cass County Commissioner

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Tina Leary

Van Buren County Commissioner and Chairperson

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Roseann Marchetti

Cass County Commissioner and Vice Chairperson

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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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Don Hanson

Van Buren County Member at Large

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Board of Health Meetings

Upcoming Meetings:

Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Time: 3 PM

Location: Community Center