Local clinic outlines services and asks council for support as costs rise
Aug 19, 2026
A representative for the community health clinic described expanded mental-health services, a newly installed $100,000 dental suite, and increased rent and utilities; the clinic asked the council to consider support to sustain services for low-income residents.
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"We've served over a 100 families in Decatur County," Miss Firstman told the council as she summarized the community health clinic's recent activity and needs. She said the clinic launched a mental-health clinic (first and third Mondays) supported by a Lily grant, completed installation of dental equipment funded largely through donations and grants (about $100,000), and operates a food pantry for patients.
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