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During a work‑session presentation, health department staff reviewed several proposed services and associated fees. Key proposals included:

- Rapid in‑house blood lead screening (finger‑prick) enabled by a donated analyzer and an arrangement with a lab; staff proposed a $5 screening fee plus the test cost (estimated total ~$13 per test) to support community screening events and mobile‑clinic use.
- Expanded sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing to include additional targets (e.g., Trichomonas) enabled by a new lab partnership.
- Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) antibody titers offered individually or as a panel; staff said titer services are technically possible but not yet offered until the board supports the program and the public comment process completes.
- A proposed sliding fee for the Health Department’s adult vaccine program to align with the Vaccines for Children (VFC) sliding fee model: suggested baseline up to $15, with a sliding scale down to $0 for people who cannot pay. Staff said they will not deny vaccines to people because of inability to pay.

Staff stated the donated point‑of‑care lead testing machine carries a one‑time discounted cost of roughly $6,000 and that each test kit includes quality‑assurance materials; ongoing maintenance of the machine is the department’s responsibility.

Board members asked how inability to pay would be assessed; staff said they currently make that determination through a conversation with the client, noting that some programs (women's services, for example) use federal poverty guidelines, but the proposed fees for these services would rely on a conversation‑based approach. Staff also described outreach plans to schools and community groups to use mobile‑clinic capacity for screening.

Procedureally, the board approved a motion to open the 30‑day comment period. After the close of public comment, staff will present public feedback and a final adoption request; if the board approves the fees following public comment, the department could begin offering approved services promptly.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Summit County Board of Health - Board of Health - Jun 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Health voted unanimously to open a 30‑day public comment period on proposed fee changes. Health department staff described new in‑house rapid lead testing, expanded STI testing, antibody titers, and a proposed sliding fee for adult vaccines to match the Vaccines for Children model.","taxTitle","Summit County Health Department, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah","taxId",75375,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6539679,"Health department to convene 30‑person CHIP workshop as next step in County health improvement planning",286,633145,919645,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3627184-b83b90f9068c3a01ce85383f5ef60f8e&start=633&end=919","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3627184-b83b90f9068c3a01ce85383f5ef60f8e/thumbnail_633145.jpg","/articles/6539679/Utah/Health-department-to-convene-30person-CHIP-workshop-as-next-step-in-County-health-improvement-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539679-c826cdbfeb0c041c612212cfe356cb64/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139150&Signature=OaMmcui2261hdZpiCoxswDuiw8cDECgSU9dIdBAVihvxPxLU7mjTGBEsttVWEt7D5hA4fhRLpBzwPXmCHDgz7m1SfGsfbKhqmfCh6JH2s6Y75NY59VV1y4NVltHnBnI8RWlEEnlH3JmUBlw5c7SxKVFmcBhzFw1Wi166VQjMqACBqMAutaJn5uNZgDTDOrUrwwT154TiulEE-WgXKOzhquvVeez57GvZEchTCMVhNXeKevGADEpYucInfjivlbWWvgU~S3Hcyz43edARhbUsVRGuANQqSoD704DyDyFe5hvrafBx8jIDRk9frUdIAzNgBi4F5nVNlpWs7ieIaH4ehQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Summit County Health Department staff told the Board of Health they are convening a two‑day Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) workshop for roughly 30 stakeholders, including health‑system clinicians, first‑responder agencies, community clinics, the chamber of commerce and county elected officials.

Staff said they secured a professional moderator, Erin Lacombe, who previously led a larger CHIP process in San Bernardino County, and that the workshop will be structured with frequent breakouts and active exercises so participants can focus on priority setting rather than basic CHIP terminology. The department plans to circulate a short video explaining the CHIP process and preparatory “homework” so participants begin the workshop with shared context.

Staff said county representation will include the health department, the Board of Health and possibly MDs and other clinicians. They also named the sheriff's office, fire department and the Great People’s Health Clinic among likely participants. Logistics were still being finalized; staff said they hoped to announce the event location and final attendee list by the end of the week or early next week.

Board members asked whether the meeting would be open to the public and whether school districts and resort executives were invited. Staff said the meeting is publicly noticed and could include some public attendees, but it is primarily a focused working meeting for invited stakeholders; outreach to school nurses and superintendents has been made but scheduling falls in a school break window for some districts. Staff emphasized that the facilitator will be neutral and that health‑department staff will avoid steering the conversation.

Staff said they expect the CHIP retreat material to feed directly into the department's upcoming budget cycle and the department will bring any resulting budget proposals to the county council in August.","The Summit County Health Department confirmed a two‑day, professionally moderated Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) workshop with about 30 invited stakeholders; the department will distribute preparatory materials and a video primer.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6539684,"Health director warns of potential multimillion‑dollar shortfall if federal grants are cut",349,1119005,1468435,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3627184-b83b90f9068c3a01ce85383f5ef60f8e&start=1119&end=1468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3627184-b83b90f9068c3a01ce85383f5ef60f8e/thumbnail_1119005.jpg","/articles/6539684/Utah/Health-director-warns-of-potential-multimilliondollar-shortfall-if-federal-grants-are-cut","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539684-a11c6c444cb4f4d4a76ce00ca531cbb7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139150&Signature=YDI0zV-SzwMRi2o1w3Kayoyg1RJ49ELmQc6NzIqAKoBnRZVBRIfcIjdq-NBvWK8Frlm1KioDwRzJdsIaYR7lQOgck1Bkhq4ocoPahkOYg4AJXP9u~WtxHWcg0pr82s1BpOgk5LXVVhMgJd5B1-Z8ifRpkGuq06MNM3DSWW0CiFSZmL5sx~ewOkti8n6-qsDbXZyaJl5a3cEIM9ov2pgqB-rbS87dsb2MB1OkgtjaX0j1v6HNrYTl1z~i8A3stb7nhRp~UeWZMpKio0-HqXA8uy4fX4iwsI0Na8etHlsbhkoCPVXHwmS3SRZ72r-zWak~ITtZEB0miPabf1DYA3Huzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Summit County Health Department leaders told the Board of Health that proposed discretionary cuts to federal funding could create a multi‑million dollar shortfall and force the department to build a conservative operating “runway.”

Health department leadership said the department's total budget is about $10.8 million, with roughly $7 million in currently secured funding from a mix of county general fund allocations, state pass‑throughs and fee revenue. Using those figures, staff said they estimate an approximate $3.9–4.0 million funding gap and that a hypothetical 40 percent cut to certain federal grants could translate to roughly an $800,000 loss over the second half of the fiscal year — about $120,000 per month for the remaining six months — absent further action.

Staff emphasized key uncertainties: the department has not received formal Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) or Notices of Award (NOAs that historically arrive in spring/summer), the federal budget proposal released by the administration lacked customary economic projections and revenue numbers, and litigation and continuing‑resolution scenarios at the federal level could delay or change funds availability. The department reported seeing media coverage that the proposal's originally proposed HHS cuts dropped from $80 billion to $60 billion, but said it did not yet know how — or whether — any restored amounts would be allocated to specific programs.

The health director said the department is working with county leadership — including County Manager Shane Scott and Chief Financial Officer Matt Levitt — to refine scenarios and to prioritize minimum performance standards. Staff described steps they are taking: quantifying staff tied to expiring grants, preparing contingency plans to slim nonessential spending, and planning internal reviews to identify cost‑saving measures that preserve core public‑health services.

Board members asked about state‑level contingency planning and whether other local health departments were coordinating. Staff said conversations with state officials and other jurisdictions were underway but that responses varied: some local health departments are sharing information openly while others are awaiting federal decisions before making plans. Staff said they would continue to update the board and present specific recommendations when federal decisions become clearer.","Summit County Health Department leadership told the Board of Health that proposed federal discretionary budget cuts could create a funding gap of roughly $3.9–4.0 million for the department and outlined planning steps to manage risk.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6539689,"Summit County health officials report no confirmed measles cases after airport exposure; urge vaccination",621,4961,626555,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3627184-b83b90f9068c3a01ce85383f5ef60f8e&start=4&end=626","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3627184-b83b90f9068c3a01ce85383f5ef60f8e/thumbnail_4961.jpg","/articles/6539689/Utah/Summit-County-health-officials-report-no-confirmed-measles-cases-after-airport-exposure-urge-vaccination","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539689-6bb0357cc73e9e3fc3be0e71f5ebda0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139150&Signature=hbIDk-lMN9sa9VA6TSVsfIarVSxQAjJCS~T3jPlcg4xGiFD5fFtoE~0QC4tlFZJp8ZFEFsmSlNznu3KX-dsg-cUMXid2I-idwF5164~zeAPzjjHgn8Jb1lYzMovL2gQJhmueOh0meEaj1XXkcVQiXmEplQCiV2R3gmSvfa4JjQumvJdLPhMeRHBg3pDSF536eIcuVT5HBf0Hxyx4kGDmqt6VMHZhrgEw9mxqSWv~YxiHtSyivzuQ0AiXi1hOqRLmW3W6MKJr0AR7cwO3h41b98NYOQGF72-meFBXc-34HpEHoqGeV2gyzAZs-ML3mR4mcCalK40gmhdkDlddPoIH7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Summit County public health staff told the Board of Health on Wednesday that, despite a recent symptomatic measles case that passed through the Salt Lake City Airport and later traveled to Idaho, there are no confirmed measles cases in Summit County.

The update, delivered by public health staff, said national case counts remain elevated — about 1,088 confirmed cases across 33 jurisdictions as of the prior Thursday — and that roughly 96 percent of recent cases were among people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown. Locally, the department said vaccination rates have remained steady compared with prior years and that county clinics are prepared to offer MMR vaccine to uninsured residents.

The health department described a May 19 incident in which an individual who later tested positive for measles passed through Salt Lake City Airport, traveled by car to southern Idaho and later returned through Salt Lake while symptomatic. Local staff said Idaho public health notified them and agreed to inform Summit County if suspected secondary cases were identified. Summit County staff said they have not received reports of local exposure and assessed county risk as low based on available information.

Department staff and the board emphasized how contagious measles is: staff referenced published guidance that measles virus can remain transmissible in an enclosed space for about two hours after an infected person leaves. The department said some travelers linked to airport exposures in other jurisdictions were given immune globulin treatment, which can affect both risk and public‑health notifications.

Board members asked about contact notification for passengers on the airplane; staff said they were not aware whether passengers were directly notified and that contact tracing would be handled by the lead jurisdiction for that flight. The department encouraged residents who lack insurance or who need MMR vaccine temporarily while visiting to contact the Summit County Health Department; staff said vaccine is available and they will not turn people away for inability to pay.

The update included brief clinical details: nationally, about 12 percent of reported cases have required hospitalization; children under 5 represented a portion of hospitalized cases. Staff also said a small percentage of cases have occurred in partially vaccinated people but that most cases are among the unvaccinated.

The department closed by reiterating its readiness to offer testing and vaccination, and by asking clinicians and community partners to report suspected cases so public health can act quickly.","Health department staff updated the Board of Health on national measles activity, a recent symptomatic traveler who passed through Salt Lake City Airport, and local vaccination availability; no Summit County cases were confirmed.","actionData","errors"]

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