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Commissioners, judge and staff debate funding source for proposed juvenile medical provider
Summary
County staff proposed a part‑time physician‑assistant contract to provide medical screenings and behavioral‑health triage for youths in detention; commissioners and the juvenile judge asked whether therapeutic‑court sales‑tax proceeds (Fund 1.43) could legally be used to pay for the position.
Okanogan County staff presented a proposal to contract with a part‑time physician assistant to provide medical screenings, medication continuity and behavioral‑health triage for youths held in the county detention facility and for juvenile referrals.
Public health and juvenile staff said the PA would provide initial well‑child and mental‑health assessments in detention, help determine fitness for inpatient treatment and coordinate referrals. County human‑resources and risk‑management staff said a part‑time contract had been drafted and a candidate identified; the PA would also…
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