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Public health reports 252 vaccines, new radon testing and a regional mental‑health platform
Summary
The county public health office reported it administered 252 vaccines this season, has submitted approximately $45,000 in reimbursement claims and will participate in a regional mental‑health platform at no cost to residents through a partnership with Fargo‑Cass and neighboring counties.
Public-health staff told commissioners March 4 they exceeded their seasonal vaccine goal and are expanding services including radon testing and a regional mental‑health resource.
“Our goal was to do 200 vaccines for the season. We're currently at 252,” the public-health speaker reported, and added that about $45,000 in vaccine claims had been submitted for reimbursement; staff expect to receive roughly 90% of the requested reimbursement pending processing.
The office also said foot-care clinics are growing (12 clients currently) and that regional partners (Fargo‑Cass and neighboring counties) have restructured a shared grant so Steele County will retain environmental‑health support and gain access to the Credible Mind online mental‑health platform at no direct cost to the county. Staff said they plan to promote the resource in schools.
Public-health staff also noted they recently acquired a radon detector and have begun lending it to residents. The presenter said several preliminary readings approached levels where action is recommended (the presenter cited readings at about 4), and that remediation systems commonly range around $1,500 depending on installation and workmanship.
Board and staff agreed the health office will continue outreach on these programs and that the public-health board remains short one member; staff asked commissioners to suggest interested residents.
