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Public health reports falling seasonal illnesses, watches measles and wins NEHA grant; board approves $8,500 budget adjustment
Summary
Dunn County Public Health reported declining flu and norovirus positivity rates, national measles cases to monitor, uncertainty about federal midyear immunization and Title 10 contract funding, and received board approval for an $8,500 grant from the National Environmental Health Association to support staff travel and voluntary standards work.
Katie (KT), a public health official for Dunn County, told the Health and Human Services Board on April 24 that seasonal flu and norovirus activity are declining locally but that officials continue to monitor measles outbreaks and federal funding prospects.
"It is good to see that we are coming out of flu," KT said. She told the board national measles reports exceeded 800 cases as of the previous Tuesday and said inconsistent federal messaging and variable state reporting complicate response planning. KT said the department is awaiting final notice of award for midyear Title 10 and immunization contracts and is preparing to adjust if those awards are reduced.
KT reviewed first‑quarter finances and said salary and fringe costs showed a notable overage; she attributed some of that to payroll timing and to public health educator time that should be billed to opioid‑settlement funds rather than public health administration. She said county finance staff are working to correct billing allocations and that exact midyear contract awards from the state will determine any further adjustments.
The board voted to approve an $8,500 budget adjustment from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) to support travel reimbursement and voluntary standards work. Supervisor Steen moved to approve the 2025 budget adjustment for the Department of Public Health; Supervisor Breshawn seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote; individual roll‑call tallies were not recorded.
KT also told the board that the county submitted records requested by the state GOAT committee with help from county management and corporation counsel. She said the department continues outreach and community education and noted recent presentations to local civic groups.
No additional formal action was taken on communicable disease monitoring during the meeting.
