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Health department shifts services to new Bilbrey Road clinic as state funding for “Health First” drops
Summary
Dearborn County Health Department staff described a fast expansion of services after a move to a new Bilbrey Road clinic; department leaders said state program cuts (Health First) reduced a major grant by ~72% and that they are banking rent to give time to find replacement funding and pursue grants.
The Dearborn County Health Department told county leaders on June 1 it has moved most clinical operations to a new Bilbrey Road clinic and sharply expanded programming — but that the department is facing a steep reduction in a key state funding stream called Health First.
Health Director Amy (last name not specified) said the new clinic at 272 Bilbrey Road has two exam rooms, an education space and accessible hours; staff reported a fourfold increase in visits between March 17 and May 31 compared with…
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