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Hepatitis Awareness Month: Get Tested and Vaccinated for Hepatitis B and C in Van Buren & Cass Counties
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. It’s a good time to learn about hepatitis B and hepatitis C — two common infections that can harm your liver. The Van Buren/Cass District…
Read MoreVBCDHD to Attend Senior Veteran Expo in Mattawan on May 5
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) will be participating in the upcoming Senior Veteran Expo hosted by the Mattawan Lions Club on Monday, May 5, from 9:00 AM to…
Read MoreTake 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 MoreSevere Weather Alert: Stay Safe During Upcoming Storms
Following the storms on March 29-30 that left over 300,000 homes without power, another round of severe weather is expected late Wednesday, April 2, into Thursday morning, April 3. The…
Read MoreFebruary is Heart Health Month: Take Care of Your Heart in Van Buren and Cass Counties
February is Heart Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy heart. Heart disease is a leading health concern in both Van Buren and…
Read MoreProtect Your Family from Radon: Free Test Kits Available
Radon, an invisible, odorless gas, could be lurking in your home this winter. It’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and the leading cause among non-smokers,…
Read MoreNational Radon Action Month: Test for Radon and Protect Your Home
January is National Radon Action Month, an important opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of radon exposure and take action to protect your family’s health. Radon is a colorless,…
Read MoreMichigan’s Summer EBT Program Helps Feed 900,000 Kids
Michigan Launches Summer EBT to Aid 900,000 Children This summer, nearly 900,000 Michigan children will benefit from the new Michigan Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program. The Michigan Department of…
Read MoreFinancial Aid for Michigan Dairy Farms Impacted by HPAI
LANSING, MI – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announces immediate financial aid for Michigan dairy farms affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This support aims to…
Read MoreAscension Offers Free Credit Monitoring After Cyberattack
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel urges Ascension patients and associates to consider free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following a recent ransomware attack. Ascension Healthcare detected unusual network…
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