BOARD MEMBERS 2021

Don Hanson (Chairperson)
Van Buren County Commissioner

hansond@vanburencountymi.gov

Dwight (Skip) Dyes (Vice-Chairperson)
Cass County Commissioner

skipd@cassco.org

Robert Linderman
Van Buren County Member at Large

rwlinderman@yahoo.com

Roseann Marchetti
Cass County Commissioner

RoseannM@cassco.org

Randall Peat
Van Buren County Commissioner

peatr@vanburencountymi.gov

Vicki Vaughn
Cass County Member at Large

vvaughn29@yahoo.com

Dr. Vincent Cabras
Van Buren County Member at Large

If you need to reach one of these individuals, please contact the Board of Health Secretary at (269) 621-3143 ext 1336.

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETINGS

The District Board of Health meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at alternating counties at 3:00 pm. Meetings are held at either our Dowagiac facility at 302 So Front Street Community Center (lower level) or at the VBISD Conference Center, 490 South Paw Paw Street, Lawrence (this is a change from the 260 South Street, Lawrence facility). All meetings are open to the public. Click here for 2021 schedule.

Due to COVID-19 and the safety of staff, board members and the public our meetings follow social distancing requirements and mask wearing. Space size is limited, therefore teleconferencing is available until further notice. If you would like to attend and you have something to present to the board you must contact the secretary at 269-621-3143 ext 1336 and inform her of your purpose so arrangements can be made.

If you would like to attend a meeting virtually the link is below. Or you must contact the secretary prior to 2 pm day of meeting so a link can be sent via email. After 2 the secretary is unavailable. She can be reached by calling number above or email tinac@vbcassdhd.org Between 2-3 she is busy making sure rooms are available and set up. You are always welcome to attend in person.

Agenda for 2021 meetings

November 10, 2021 (coming later)

For 2021 approved meeting minutes, click on month listed

Special Meeting August 17th

September

October

November

December

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News from the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department

To protect the public’s health and reduce the spread of COVID-19, VBCDHD has made temporary adjustments to public health services offered in Van Buren and Cass County. Important updates to note:

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

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NEW: Click HERE to see Van Buren/Cass District Health Department 2020 Annual Report.

Click HERE for the latest issue of our At Your Service Newsletter.

Previous issues can be found under Health Statistics at the bottom of the page.

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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