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Barry County health department cites staff cuts, program closures after funding losses
Summary
Officials told the Barry County Board of Commissioners on July 8 that the county health department has eliminated nine positions after an $850,000 federal funding loss, faces further cuts tied to Eaton County reductions, will close the "Connections" program by Aug. 1, and expects leadership retirements this year.
Barry County officials reported on July 8 that the county health department is experiencing major funding shortfalls that have led to staff reductions, an imminent program closure and possible service reductions.
A county health representative told the Barry County Board of Commissioners that nine staff positions were eliminated in April after an $850,000 loss in federal funding. The representative also said Eaton County announced a 25% cut to its contribution to the shared health department (about $225,000), and that a proportional reduction by Barry County would amount to about $130,000.
Those cuts…
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