The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department’s Environmental Health Division has confirmed the first positive detection of West Nile Virus (WNV) in a mosquito pool this season. Read on...
Residents are encouraged to complete the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults – now online – to help the AAA3A guide future services and programs that support older adults in the County. Read on...
With tick and mosquito activity expected to continue into the fall, the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department encourages residents to take precautions against Lyme disease and anaplasmosis. Read on...
The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department’s Environmental Health Division has confirmed the first positive detection of Jamestown Canyon Virus in a mosquito pool this season. Read on...
The Kalamazoo County Area Agency on Aging Region 3A (AAA3A), a division of the Health & Community Services Department, has launched a survey to better understand the needs and priorities of older adults throughout Kalamazoo County. Read on...
The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department has launched its annual vector surveillance program to monitor and control the spread of disease-carrying insects such as mosquitoes and ticks. Read on...
The 2025 CHNA identifies top health needs in Kalamazoo County: behavioral health, economic stability, healthcare access, housing, STIs, and racial disparities. Conducted by local health partners, it will guide strategies to improve health equity. Read on...
The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department’s Environmental Health Division has resumed its annual water quality testing at nine public bathing beaches across the County. Read on...
Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department (HCS) officials are warning the public to avoid contact with bats after a bat found at Ramona Park tested positive for rabies. This is the first rabid animal identified in Kalamazoo County in 2025. Read on...
An individual at Kalamazoo Central High School was recently diagnosed with active tuberculosis. The Health & Community Services Department has notified Kalamazoo Public Schools and confirmed the individual is isolated and is undergoing treatment. Read on...
In recognition of National Radon Action Month, HCS is providing free radon test kits throughout January. This initiative is part of efforts to raise awareness about the risks of radon exposure and encourage residents to protect their homes and families. Read on...
We recycle all old electronics, including computers, TVs, and more. The Health & Hazardous Waste Center is open Tuesday through Friday from 8 AM to 1 PM, Wednesday from noon to 6 PM, and the second Saturday of the month from 8 AM to noon. Read on...
The school-based health center provides students access to personal and mental health services funded by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) Child & Adolescent Health Center Program Implementation (CAHC) Grant Program. Read on...
The Health & Community Services Department offers walk-in flu vaccines Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Bring a valid photo ID and any insurance cards. If needed, ask us about financial assistance. Read on...
The Health & Community Services Department’s Veterans Service Office, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Kalamazoo and with support from the Veterans Events Committee, invites the community to honor the nation’s heroes at the Veterans Day Ceremony. Read on...
