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Clatsop County hears public health modernization, plans equity-focused draft for OHA
Summary
County public health staff outlined a modernization framework, said the county expects about $395,000 from the Oregon Health Authority for FY 2025–26, and requested commissioner input on a health equity plan due as a draft to OHA by June 30, 2025.
The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners received a briefing on public health modernization and an updated health equity planning roadmap from county public health staff at a work session.
Public health leaders said the county is expected to receive about $395,000 from the Oregon Health Authority for fiscal year 2025–26 to support foundational public health capabilities and that a draft equity plan should be submitted to OHA by June 30, 2025. The department asked the board for guidance and feedback on priorities as it moves from assessment to drafting and stakeholder engagement.
"Public health modernization means that everyone in Oregon, and Clatsop County can expect the same public health protections that are critical to their health and the health of future generations," said Jill Quackenbush, deputy public…
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