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McHenry County health staff report rising chronic indicators, WIC funding preserved and shelter demand grows
Summary
Staff told the McHenry County Board of Health on Nov. 17 that screening data show elevated A1C, BMI and untreated high blood pressure among clients; WIC funding was fully maintained in the county budget and animal-control relinquish requests have increased, straining shelter capacity.
McHenry County public-health staff reported on Nov. 17 that their annual screenings show rising markers of chronic disease while core services remain funded.
During the board’s regular meeting, a staff presenter said roughly 50% of screened clients had high A1C, 55% had an elevated body-mass index and 71% showed elevated blood pressure that was not being treated. The presenter said the department aims to expand blood-pressure education and screenings in the coming year.
“Seventy-one percent have elevated…
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