Board hears Maternal and Child Health update; community baby shower distributed ~8,400 diapers
Aug 11, 2026
Public Health Nurse Jennifer Tienhaara reported 138 responses to a fathers-and-families survey and expanded youth participation in the Oneida County Youth Mental Health Committee. Staff also reviewed a community baby shower that served 31 families and distributed about 8,400 diapers.
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At the Aug. 11 meeting, Public Health Nurse Jennifer Tienhaara presented updates from the Maternal Child Health program, reporting that an electronic survey focused on fathers and families received 138 responses. Tienhaara said staff and community partners will evaluate the responses to determine next steps and that the county’s Youth Mental Health Committee is expanding its representation to include a parent member and more direct youth voice through a partnership with the Raise Your Voice Club at Rhinelander High School, which currently involves 18 students.
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