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Board of Health

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BOARD MEMBERS 2023

 

Randall Peat, Chairperson
Van Buren County Commissioner

peatr@vanburencountymi.gov

 

Jeremiah Jones, Vice-Chairperson
Cass County Commissioner

Jeremiahj@cassco.org

 

Mary Howie

Cass County Commissioner

Maryh@cassco.org

 

Tina Leary

Van Buren County Commissioner

learyt@vanburencountymi.gov

 

Robert Linderman
Van Buren County Member at Large

rwlinderman@yahoo.com

 

Vicki Vaughn
Cass County Member at Large

vvaughn29@yahoo.com

 

Don Hanson
Van Buren County Member at Large

dshanson@btc-bci.com

 

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 .    All meetings are open to the public.  Click here for 2023 schedule.

Due to COVID-19 and the safety of staff, board members and the public our meetings follow social distancing requirements and mask wearing.  At this time, mask wearing/social distancing is optional, however may change at any moment so be prepared.   Space size is limited, therefore teleconferencing is available until further notice. Questions please contact the secretary at 269-621-3143 ext 1336 .

If you would like to attend a meeting virtually the link is below.  Or you can contact the secretary however must be 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.

Monthly Agenda 

AGENDA for April (pending)

 

Link to attend  meeting:

For 2023 approved meeting minutes, click on month listed

January 25th

February 8th

For 2022 approved meeting minutes, click on month listed

January 12

February 9

March 9

April 13th

May 11th

June 8th

July 13th

August 10th

September 14th

October 12th

November 9th

December 14th


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News from the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department

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

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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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