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Public health report: mobile dental clinic, flu and COVID immunizations, radon kit outreach and a new board appointment
Summary
At the Oct. 7 meeting, county public‑health staff reported mobile dental clinic visits, expanded school screenings, flu and COVID immunizations, radon kit distribution and the planned appointment of Dr. Danielle Malazo to the county board of health.
The Iroquois County Health Committee received an agency report Oct. 7 from public‑health staff outlining routine services and partnerships, including a mobile dental clinic visit, school screenings, immunizations and radon‑kit distribution.
Robin (public‑health staff) told the committee that a mobile dental clinic operated by a federally funded health partner returned Sept. 26 with a full schedule, and a second mobile visit is scheduled for Nov. 7. “They’re not taking any insurance, Medicaid, no insurance, no other self‑pay,” Robin said of the mobile dental provider; the service delivered exams, X‑rays and cleanings on site.
She reported the department distributed 15 radon test kits at a recent lab fair, completed 40 mosquito samples for West Nile surveillance in September with the sampling season ending Oct. 15, and has expanded school vision and hearing screenings. Robin said the department has been training library staff on Narcan use to comply with a law that took effect in January requiring libraries to be trained on naloxone administration.
Robin also reported immunization activity for flu and COVID, 25 educational presentations during the period reported, and the department’s first dental clinic Sept. 26 as a partnership with HPT Health Partners. She announced a new county board of health member: Dr. Danielle Malazo, who will be formally announced at the county board meeting.
Committee members asked about bills and budgeting; Robin said finance finalized the budget and reported a projected surplus for the coming year. No formal committee action was required on the agency report.
The committee acknowledged continuing needs for seasonal surveillance, school screenings and outreach to ensure county libraries and schools meet newly established training or public‑health requirements.
