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Van Buren/Cass District Health Department has been recognized with two awards during the Michigan Premier Public Health conference.
Community Health Coordinator Holly Young said the agency’s medical director, Larry Wile, was honored with the Roy R. Manty Distinguished Service Award.
The acknowledgment is the highest individual award given by the local public health community and bestowed to one citizen in Michigan annually.
Wile has dedicated his life and practice to the service of personal and public health, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to improving the health and well-being of rural communities, Young said.
Additionally, VBCDHD was awarded the Community Achievement Award.
It is presented to one Michigan agency, institution, organization or foundation that has impacted the health status of Michigan’s residents through financial contributions to public health efforts, significant improvement of public health in Michigan, exceptional innovation or service, innovative program development, research, or other significant support of public health endeavors.
