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Update: Cyclosporiasis Investigation Continues in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) continues to investigate an ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by a parasite that affects the intestines. As of…
Read MoreMDHHS Investigating Cyclosporiasis Outbreak in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), along with several local health departments, are investigating a growing outbreak…
Read MoreSea Lamprey Control Planned for Brandywine Creek
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is sharing information from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding planned sea lamprey control efforts in Van Buren County. Between July 14 and…
Read MoreArea Agency on Aging of Southwest Michigan Shares July Events and Resources
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is proud to share upcoming programs and events offered by the Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Michigan (AAA), whose mission is Offering Choices…
Read MoreBoil Water Advisory Issued for Three Manufactured Home Communities
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department has been notified by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) that a Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the…
Read MoreExtreme Heat Advisory: Prepare Now for Dangerous Heat Conditions
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is advising residents to prepare for dangerously hot weather expected Monday, June 29 through Wednesday, July 1. According to the forecast, daytime temperatures are…
Read MoreRecall Alert: Timeless Minis Toys Recalled Due to Lead Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled Darice Timeless Minis toy products, including mini red wagons, watering cans, and chairs, because they contain levels of lead that exceed…
Read MoreHigh Humidity and Heat Increase Risk of Heat-Related Illness
As temperatures rise this week, high humidity levels can make conditions feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. Humidity slows the body’s ability to cool itself through sweating, increasing…
Read MoreMeasles Case Confirmed in Ottawa County: What to Know
Ottawa County Department of Public Health (OCDPH), working with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, has confirmed a case of measles in an Ottawa County resident. This is…
Read MoreBird Flu Alert: Protect Your Birds
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, has been detected in a commercial flock in Kent County, Michigan. The public health risk is low, but bird owners should take…
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