LAWRENCE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A new public health education facility has opened in Van Buren County, and is situated in the Village of Lawrence.
Previously, in the fall of 2019, the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department and Van Buren Intermediate School District (VBISD) broke ground on the site of Van Buren Tech in Lawrence.
Together, officials say the organizations are embarking on a groundbreaking and innovative partnership in the form of the Public Health Education Facility.
The new state of the art Public Health Education Facility will house all Van Buren County public health services including expanded nursing and community dental clinics, a new Dental Assistant Program with two dental classrooms, and a “main street” complete with café run by Van Buren Tech students.
In addition to the new Dental Assistant Program, the Health Department will offer job shadowing, part-time jobs and co-ops for Tech students in a variety of programs.
Officials say the partnership will begin right away, and will provide students with an opportunity to support COVID-19 response activities and create new signs for the building.
“A big dream and years of planning later, we are glad to finally see this one-of-a-kind innovative facility and partnership with VBISD come to fruition. With public service at its core, we hope the Public Health Education facility provides many more opportunities for students and county residents for years to come,” Van Buren/Cass District Health Department’s Health Officer Jeff Elliott said in a statement.
Beginning Monday, May 3, 2021 all Van Buren County Public Health Services can be accessed at the brand-new facility, located at 260 South Street, Lawrence, MI 49064.
All COVID-19 related response activities, including contact investigation and vaccinations, will continue through the transition.
Residents can visit VBCDHD’s website at www.vbcassdhd.org/covid-19-
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