BEDHD + BCEM Recognize Community Partners for Their Support During Ricin Response
BEDHD and BCEM Recognize Community Partners for Their Support During Ricin Response October 07, 2026 Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) and Barry County Emergency Management Department (BCEM) are immensely grateful to the many organizations, agencies, businesses, and community members who contributed their time, expertise, resources, and support throughout the ricin response. …
BEDHD Announces Tyden Lofts Cleared for All Residents Re-entry
BEDHD Announces Tyden Lofts Cleared for All Residents Re-entry October 02, 2026 HASTINGS, MI – The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) has cleared Tyden Lofts for resident re-entry following environmental sampling conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and consultation…
BEDHD Provides Update on Re-Entry Following Ricin Exposure at Tyden Lofts
BEDHD Provides Update on Re-Entry Following Ricin Exposure at Tyden Lofts September 15, 2026 HASTINGS, MI – Response teams continue to work diligently to ensure Tyden Lofts is safe for residents to return to their homes. Re-entry is occurring in…
BEDHD Provides Update Following Confirmed Ricin Exposure at Tyden Lofts
BEDHD Provides Update Following Confirmed Ricin Exposure at Tyden Lofts September 12, 2026 HASTINGS, MI – On September 10, 2026, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) received information about a potential ricin exposure at Tyden Lofts in Hastings, MI, and…
Officials Responding to Suspected Ricin Exposure in Hastings
Officials Responding to Suspected Ricin Exposure in Hastings September 11, 2026 HASTINGS, MI – On September 10, 2026, Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) received information about a potential ricin exposure at Tyden Lofts in Hastings, MI, and at the Corewell…
Growing A Village: An Event to Support Our Families
Growing A Village: An Event to Support Our Families July 20, 2026 The Barry-Eaton District Health Department, in collaboration with community partners across Barry and Eaton Counties, is proud to announce the inaugural event, Growing a Village: An Event to Support Our Families. The event will be held on Tuesday, August…
Barry-Eaton District Health Department Invites the Community to Save Lives at Dual Blood Drives on July 24th
Barry-Eaton District Health Department Invites the Community to Save Lives at Dual Blood Drives on July 24th July 13, 2026 This summer, one hour of your time could mean a lifetime for someone else. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) is…
Harmful Algal Bloom Detected at Gun Lake
Harmful Algal Bloom Detected at Gun Lake July 9, 2026 The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) is advising residents and visitors to use caution after a harmful algal bloom (HAB) was found at Gun Lake. Harmful algal blooms happen when blue-green algae (also called…
Barry-Eaton District Health Department Clears Cirque Italia Water Circus to Reopen Following Corrective Actions
Barry-Eaton District Health Department Clears Cirque Italia Water Circus to Reopen Following Corrective Actions May 30, 2026 The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) has confirmed that corrective actions have been completed at the Cirque Italia Water Circus event site located at 5330…
Barry-Eaton District Health Department Investigating Sewage Discharge at Temporary Event Site
Barry-Eaton District Health Department Investigating Sewage Discharge at Temporary Event Site May 29, 2026 On May 29, 2026, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) confirmed a discharge of sewage and wastewater onto the ground in the parking lot at 5330 W.…