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Board initiates 30‑day public comment on proposed health‑department fees; staff outlines new lab services and fee structure
Summary
The Board of Health voted unanimously to open a 30‑day public comment period on proposed fee changes. Health department staff described new in‑house rapid lead testing, expanded STI testing, antibody titers, and a proposed sliding fee for adult vaccines to match the Vaccines for Children model.
The Summit County Board of Health voted unanimously to begin a 30‑day public comment period on proposed health‑department fee changes, allowing the department to solicit feedback before the board considers final adoption.
During a work‑session presentation, health department staff reviewed several proposed services and associated fees. Key proposals included:
- Rapid in‑house blood lead screening (finger‑prick) enabled by a donated analyzer and an arrangement with a lab; staff proposed a $5 screening fee plus the test cost (estimated total ~$13 per test) to support…
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