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Mobile 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.…
Read MoreRecall Alert: Pecorino Romano Cheese – Listeria Risk
The Ambriola Company is recalling Pecorino Romano cheese products after routine testing detected Listeria monocytogenes. Brands included in the recall: Consumers should not eat any affected products. Safely discard the…
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 MoreStay Safe This Summer: Avoid Foam on Michigan Waterways
As the weather warms up, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) urges residents and visitors to avoid foam on Michigan’s lakes, rivers, and streams. Foam may look…
Read MoreNew Michigan Law Requires Lead Testing for Children: What You Need to Know
To protect children from the dangers of lead exposure, Michigan’s new law requires all children to be tested for lead at 12 months and 24 months of age. These universal…
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 MoreAre Eggs Safe to Eat During Avian Influenza Outbreaks?
Concerned about egg safety during Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks? Here’s what you need to know: The FDA confirms that eggs in stores are safe when properly handled and…
Read MoreHappy New Year from VBCDHD!
As we ring in 2025, we wish our community a year filled with health, happiness, and wellness. Please note that both of our offices will be closed on New Year’s…
Read MoreHoliday Hours and Dental Services Update
Our offices will be closed on Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day. We will have limited hours on Friday, open from 8 AM to 2 PM. Please note: Dental offices…
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