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Candidates emphasize public health readiness for H5N1, norovirus and growing mental-health needs
Summary
Forum candidates discussed county public health priorities, including surveillance and education for H5N1 and norovirus, support for public health leadership, and expanded services for suicide prevention and mental-health crises.
Public health — both communicable-disease readiness and rising mental-health and suicide rates — drew detailed attention at the Winnebago County Executive forum.
Candidates urged stronger support for the county public health department and better public communication. Gordon Hintz said an administration should "back their public health department" and prioritize evidence-based policies, noting tensions that can arise when public-health powers are…
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