1. Van Buren/Cass District Health Department
Hartford/Dowagiac/Cassopolis

2. Locations and Hours of operation
Van Buren County Main Office (269) CR 681 Hartford MI Cass County Main Office (269) M-62 North Cassopolis MI Satellite Office (269) Main Street, Suite B Dowagiac MI Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm Fridays 8am-4pm

3. Local Public Health in Michigan

4. Michigan Public Health Code
Act 368 of 1978 stipulates that each county must have a city, county, or district health department

5. Michigan Public Health Code (Act 368 of 1978)
A local health department shall continually and diligently endeavor to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote the public health through organized programs, including:
prevention and control of environmental health hazards;
prevention and control of diseases;
prevention and control of health problems of particularly vulnerable population groups;
development of health care facilities and health services delivery systems;
and regulation of health care facilities and health services delivery systems to the extent provided by law.

6. Michigan Public Health Code (Act 368 of 1978)
A local health department shall: (summarized)
Implement and enforce laws regarding local health.
Utilize vital and health statistics for the purpose of protecting the public health.
Make investigations and inquiries as to the causes of disease, morbidity and mortality, and especially of epidemics.
Plan, implement, and evaluate health education.
Plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition services.

7. Michigan Public Health Departments

8. Board of Health Members 2013
Don Hanson, Van Buren Commissioner, Chairperson
Dwight (Skip) Dyes, Cass Commissioner, Vice-Chairperson
Richard Freestone, Van Buren Co Commissioner
Vicki Vaughn, Member at Large/Cass
Annie File, Cass Co Commissioner
Robert Linderman, Member at Large/Van Buren
Bradley Randall DDS, Member at Large/Van Buren
Back: Robert Linderman, Vicki Vaughn, Richard Freestone & Bradley Randall
Front: Skip Dyes & Don Hanson
Missing: Annie Files

9. Mission Statement
The MISSION of Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is to promote AND contribute to the highest level of health possible for the people of Van Buren and Cass County by:
* Identifying & reducing health risks in the community,
* Detecting, investigating & preventing the spread of disease,
* Promoting health lifestyles,
* Promoting a safe & healthful environment,
* Promoting the availability of accessible quality health care services through the private sector, and
* Providing quality health care services to those with limited resources and access.

10. Health Improvement Plan The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department collaborates with the local hospitals, health care providers, local businesses, area schools, social service agencies, human service agencies and the community at large to address the health priorities of Van Buren & Cass County residents. Here is a partial list of agencies/community partners:
Early Childhood
Early Care & Education Task Force-VB
VB Local Interagency Coord. Council
Child Death Review
Project Great Start Collaborative
Early On/Project Find
Poverty/Housing
VB/Cass HSCC
VB/Cass Continuum of Care
Tri-County Bridges Out of Poverty
Access to Care
Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies
State Loan Repayment Program
Substance Abuse
Girls on Run/Track
VB Drug Treatment Court
School & Community Prevention Prog.
Emergency Preparedness
5th District Medical Response Coalition, Modular Emergency Medical System Committee & Homeland Security & Emergency Management Planning Team
VB/Cass Local Emergency Planning Committee
VB/Cass Homeland Security Planning Team
Oral Health Care
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Local Dental Oversight Committee
School and Community Prevention Program
Immunizations
MCIR
Primary Care Physicians

11. What We Do: Essential Local Public Health Services
Environmental Health
Private & Public Water Supplies Inspections & Consultation
Nuisance Control Inspections
Campground Inspections, Consultations & Review
Housing Inspections & Consultations
Food Sanitation Inspections, Consultations & Plan Review
Subdivision Control Consultations & Review
Air & Water Pollution Investigations & Consultations
Non-Community Water Supply Inspections & Consultations
Water & Sewer Evaluation for Home Loans
On-site sewage Disposal Permits, Consultation, Inspections & Plan Review
Rodent & Insect Control Inspections & Consultations
Soil Evaluations for Vacant Land to Determine Acceptability of On-Site Sewage Disposal
Groundwater Database
Radon Testing & Abatement Consultation
Beach Monitoring
Body Art Licensing

12. What We Do: Essential Local Public Health Services cont.
Personal Health
Vision & Hearing Screenings
Immunizations
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Screenings & Treatment
AIDS Counseling & Testing
Children’s Special Health Care Services
Tuberculosis Screening & Treatment
Prenatal Care Assistance
Jail Health
Communicable Disease Control
MI-Child Healthy Kids
Health Promotions & Marketing
Advertising thru media & community awareness programs
Promoting Programs to various groups, schools, clubs, etc.
Develop Health Promotional Material
Conduct Presentations on Health Issues and their Prevention
Curriculum Consultations as Needed

13. What We Do: Essential Local Public Health Services cont.
Reproductive Health
Comprehensive Medical Exams
Breast, Cervical & Testicular Cancer Screenings
Pregnancy Testing & Referrals
Education & Counseling
Fertility Counseling & Referrals
Mammogram Referrals
Community, Schools & Individual Education Counseling
Various Comprehensive Contraceptive Methods
Screening & Treatment for STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections)
Routine Gynecological Care
Sterilization Consultation
Plan First Enrollment
Dental
Comprehensive Oral Exam
Prophies (cleaning)
X-Rays
Fluoride Treatment]
Oral Hygiene Instruction/Education
Sealants
Restorations
Extractions
Whitening
Dentures and Partials
Crowns
Space Maintainers

14. What We Do: Essential Local Public Health Services cont.
Substance Abuse:
Individual, Family & Group Counseling
Acupuncture
Relapse Prevention Group
New Direction Treatment Program
Substance Abuse Driver License Evaluation
Prevention/Educational Services
Referral Services
Victim Impact Panel
Jail Services
Women’s Specialty Services
Methamphetamine Task Force
Girls on The Run/Girls on Track
Van Buren Task Force
Emergency Management
Radiological Response Team Planning for the Palisades Nuclear Power Plan
Support Partner Agencies planning in Protecting Life & Property during Biological, Chemical or Radiological Events
Emergency Response Plan Consultation & Assistance
Drill/Exercise Design & Implementation

15. FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET
$7,000,093