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Commission changes wording on public health contract, approves funding extension for BYU internship partners
Summary
After debate over the phrase 'health equity,' commissioners agreed to change the contract wording to focus on 'outcomes' and approved a continuation of funds and internship support for BYU and community partners to serve vulnerable populations.
Commissioners debated proposed contract language that used the term "health equity," with one commissioner objecting to the word as carrying broader social and historical claims. Health Department staff explained the contract's intent is to help vulnerable populations overcome barriers to accessing critical public‑health services and to support internship…
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