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Boil 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…
Read MoreBoil Water Advisory – Colonial Acres (Cass County)
Due to a loss of water pressure, there is a risk that your drinking water may be contaminated. Do not drink the water without boiling it first. What You Should…
Read MoreMeasles Case Reported in Michigan
Health officials in Washtenaw County have reported a confirmed case of Measles in an unvaccinated adult who likely became infected while traveling in Florida. At this time, there are no…
Read MoreBoil Water Advisory Lifted for the Village of Decatur
The Village of Decatur has officially lifted the Boil Water Advisory that was issued on February 6, 2026, following a loss of water pressure in a portion of the drinking…
Read MoreMobile Food Pantries – Van Buren & Cass Counties
Mobile Food Pantries provide free fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, and other essential food items to people in need. These pantries are open to anyone experiencing food insecurity at no cost.…
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