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Preparing for Potential SNAP Benefit Delays in November 2025
Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has been instructed by the USDA to temporarily pause the issuance of November 2025…
Read MoreEarly Closure Notice – Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department offices will close early on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, for our annual all-staff meeting. Both offices will reopen on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, during…
Read MoreWest Nile Virus Detected in Cass County Bird – What You Need to Know
Lawrence, MI – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed that a great blue heron found in Cass County tested positive for West Nile virus. This is part…
Read MoreSea Lamprey Control Planned for Paw Paw River
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be treating sections of the Paw Paw River in Berrien and Van Buren Counties between September 23 and October 2, 2025. The goal…
Read MoreTemporary Closure Notice
All Clear: The Lawrence building has been cleared and is safe. Normal operations have resumed Wednesday, September 10. Thank you for your patience. The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is…
Read MoreFree Narcan (Naloxone) in Cass & Van Buren Counties
Narcan (naloxone) is a life-saving medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose, including those caused by fentanyl. It’s safe, easy to use, and can make a difference in seconds. The…
Read MoreFirst 2025 Human Case of West Nile Virus in Michigan
The first human case of West Nile virus in Michigan for 2025 has been confirmed in a Livingston County resident. This means the virus is active in our state, and…
Read MoreYour Voice, Your Health: What We Heard from Cass County
What does health look like in Cass County? According to the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), it looks like neighbors stepping up, stories being shared, and a community ready…
Read MoreFarmers: Apply Now to Join the 2025 Senior Project Fresh Program
The Senior Project Fresh program is back — and it’s gone digital for 2025! Farmers in Van Buren and Cass Counties are invited to participate in this valuable program that…
Read MoreApply Now: Van Buren County Opioid Settlement Grant Program
Van Buren County is offering up to $300,000 in opioid settlement grant funding to support local programs that help prevent and respond to opioid misuse in our communities. Funding is…
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