Linn County Health Department reports programs, grant activity and WIC budget request

Jul 13, 2026

Amanda Snyder of the Linn County Health Department reported June service activity and community programs, described grant awards and requests (including a WIC budget request of $123,219.37), and said the department has distributed 18 postpartum meals under a community grant and has funds to provide 12 more.

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Amanda Snyder, representing the Linn County Health Department, updated the commission on June client appointments (168) and described recent outreach and services including car‑seat training, a community 'rock snake' activity, a breastfeeding week program, a borrow‑a‑bike pilot and a life‑jacket loan program at the Linn County marina. "We're committed to ensuring that every child has access to essential preventative health services regardless of their insurance status," Snyder said as she described WIC and childhood immunization work.

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