Announcement
Take Charge During STI Awareness Week
STI Awareness Week is April 13–19, and it’s a great time to protect your health. Sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are on the rise in Michigan. Many…
Read MoreProtect Your Backyard Flock from Avian Influenza (H5N1)
As migratory birds return to Michigan, the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in backyard flocks increases. This virus spreads easily and can be deadly to chickens, ducks,…
Read MoreGroundwater Use Restricted Zone Announced in Almena Township
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department has updated its Environmental Health Code to establish a Groundwater Use Restricted Zone in Almena Township, Van Buren County. This amendment, adopted on October…
Read MoreVan Buren/Cass Health Department Closed Tuesday, January 21, Due to Extreme Cold
Both Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) locations will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, due to severe cold weather conditions in Michigan. We encourage everyone to stay safe and…
Read MoreVBCDHD Board of Health Meeting Canceled – Rescheduled for February
Please be advised that the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) Board of Health meeting scheduled for today, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, has been canceled. The next Board of Health…
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