Van Buren/Cass District Health Department

06/07/2026

Temperatures will be on the rise by the middle of this upcoming week. Highs of 85 to 90 coupled with very high humidity will send heat index readings well into the 90s to potentially near 100 away from and outside of any thunderstorms that develop. The Heat Risk map shows Thursday's heat potential, with moderate to major heat impacts possible, impacting especially heat-sensitive individuals. If storm chances increase, widespread heat impacts would be lessened, so monitor the latest forecast information.

06/05/2026

Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled soft ricotta/requeson cheese. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-soft-cheese-june-2026

Check your fridge and freezer and throw away recalled products, and sanitize any surfaces or containers that may have come into contact with the cheese.

06/04/2026

Get ready, summer is going to be here quick. Know how extreme heat can affect your body. Read more below.

How extreme heat affects your body, affects your health. Climate change is creating a health crisis.

06/02/2026

Champion Foods LLC is voluntarily recalling certain batches of Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread (“5 Cheese Bread”) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Affected 5 Cheese Bread lots were distributed and sold nationwide at retailers including Costco, Walmart, Jewel, Kroger, Target, Meijer, PDI/Hy-Vee.
Learn more about the recall and symptoms of salmonella: https://bit.ly/3PGkKQp

06/01/2026

Please read. Summer is almost here, and so are beach days on the lakes!

06/01/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Month.
Many men are taught to be strong, push through challenges, and handle problems on their own. But taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health.

Stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and burnout can affect anyone. Reaching out for support is not a sign of weakness—it is a sign of strength.

This month, check in with the men in your life. Ask how they're really doing. Listen without judgment. A simple conversation can make a difference.

If you're struggling, know that you don't have to face it alone. Support is available, and help works.

Your mental health matters. Your story matters. You matter.

06/01/2026

Need help finding local resources? Join us at Project Connect on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network in Cassopolis.

Project Connect is a free community event that brings multiple service agencies together in one location to help residents connect with the support they need. Resources available may include:

• Housing assistance
• Food assistance
• Healthcare resources
• Utility assistance
• Veteran services
• Domestic violence support
• And many other community services

Whether you are looking for help for yourself, a family member, or someone you know, this event is a great opportunity to learn about available resources and connect directly with local organizations.

No cost to attend. Everyone is welcome.

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network, Cassopolis

06/01/2026

June is here, and National HIV Testing Day is coming up on June 27. This is a good time to prioritize routine screening and take a simple step toward protecting your health.

The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department provides confidential HIV testing at both clinic locations as part of our sexual health services.

Special testing dates this month:
• Wednesday, June 23 – Lawrence Clinic during regular clinic hours
• Thursday, June 24 – Dowagiac Clinic during regular clinic hours

Walk-ins are welcome at both clinics, and appointments can also be scheduled in advance.

HIV testing is quick, confidential, and an important part of routine care. Early detection supports earlier treatment and better long-term health outcomes.

For clinic hours, services, and scheduling information, visit:
https://vbcassdhd.org/community-health/sexually-transmitted-infections-hiv/

05/28/2026

Multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to moringa supplements tops 100 cases, leading to a new recall.
Total Nutrition, Inc., recalls 2 brands of moringa capsules, and the CDC confirms 22 new cases.
Read more:https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mogo-moringa-llc-announces-voluntary-recall-select-lots-moringa-capsules-due-possible-salmonella