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Council approves two health department grants to continue minority health work and help refugees after resettlement period
Summary
Council approved continuing a federal minority health initiative (07/01/2025–06/30/2027) focused on mental health and chronic disease prevention and a new state‑funded program to serve refugees who fall off the 90‑day resettlement assistance period; the refugee program aims to serve about 200 individuals over two years.
The City Council approved two grant agreements July 14 authorizing funds for the Lincoln‑Lancaster County Health Department to continue minority health initiatives and to serve newly arrived refugees who lose access to resettlement agency services after the initial 90‑day period.
Carrie Kernan, health director, said the minority health initiative is Year 4 of…
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