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Lake County health department outlines outreach, vaccinations and mobile clinic under Health First Indiana program
Summary
Lake County Health Department briefed the council on Health First Indiana-funded activities including a mobile health clinic, increased childhood vaccinations, lead screening, and community partnerships; council approved a $39,848.22 transfer to buy cold-chain equipment and supplies.
The Lake County Health Department told the County Council on April 14 that it has used Health First Indiana funding to expand mobile and outreach services, increase childhood vaccinations and lead screenings, and award more than $2.3 million in community partnership grants.
County health officials said the department inaugurated a mobile clinic in February and has partnered with St. John Fire Department on a Mobile Integrated Health program that, officials said, has reduced repeated 911 calls for at least one high‑need participant. Michelle, identified in the meeting as the HFI project manager, told the council the department has focused local key performance indicators on prenatal care,…
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