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Southwest Public Health cuts position; commissioners review opioid‑settlement funds and reporting
Summary
County officials were briefed that a COVID‑funded community health position at Southwest Public Health was eliminated. Commissioners also reviewed the county's opioid‑settlement account (about $87,000) and directed staff to compile invoices and a spending plan before approving further disbursements.
Beaver County commissioners heard an update on April 15 from staff about changes at Southwest Public Health and the status of opioid‑settlement funds that the county has received.
The issue matters because the settlement funds are intended for opioid‑prevention and treatment activities; changes in public‑health staffing or unclear budgeting could affect local services that rely on that money.
County staff reported that Southwest Public Health has eliminated one community health position that…
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