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<br /> <br />Public Health Study Session <br />March 26, 2025 <br />at 10:00 am <br />Commissioners’ Conference Room <br />Meeting Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />Present: Brett Wachsmith, Laura Osiadacz, Cory Wright <br />Public Health: Chelsey Loeffers, Candi Blackford, Erin Moore, Jesse Cox <br /> <br />The meeting was called to order at 10:00 by Lara Osiadacz. <br /> <br />Citizen Comment (1 minute time limit)-None <br /> <br />Department Business <br />BOHAC <br />Chelsey Loeffers informed the board that the Board of Health Advisory Committee has evolved over time and is no <br />longer advising the Board of Health but is a non -profit whose purpose is to administer the Public Health Champion <br />annually. Ms. Loeffers asked for direction on what to do with the committee. The board noted that we should <br />have a Board of Health Resolution done to rescind the original resolution. This would allow them to operate as a <br />non-profit and separate from the county. <br /> <br />Environmental Health Coordinator position update <br />Jesse Cox updated the board that the department is moving forward with transitioning Lucy Garcia to the <br />Environmental Health Coordinator. This will leave the Environmental Health Specialist position open. Due to the <br />uncertain fiscal environment the department will not be filling this position at this time. The decision is a proactive <br />step to maintain fiscal responsibility and help mitigate any financial impact during this uncertain time. The <br />department will reevaluate filling this position in the future. <br /> <br />Behavioral Health Needs Assessment overview/update <br />Erin Moore announced that the health department is conducting a community behavioral health needs <br />assessment that will include qualitative data from key informant interviews, community survey, and focus groups <br />as well as quantitative data pulled from state and federal data sources. All assessments will be completed by June <br />30th. The department has conducted approximately 10 key informant interviews with agencies and individuals that <br />are part of the behavioral health system. The press release will go out on 03/27/2025. <br />Discussion about data and the ability to encompass opioid settlement funds and data that will be gathered. <br /> <br />Public Health website discussion <br />Erin Moore noted that she is working closely with IT to ensure the selected platform aligns with IT’s requirements <br />and supports future integration with the larger county website. Public health and IT have met with some potential <br />vendors as part of the “Unofficial bid” process required to proceed with the p roject. KCPHD staff is working on a <br />wireframe of content and desired page layout to submit to consultants to get official bids. The department will <br />continue to update the board on the progress of the pro ject.