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Board approves MOUs for school vaccine clinics, reviews grant applications and a dietetic internship affiliation
Summary
McHenry County staff told the board they have applied for a $250,000 breast‑cancer patient‑navigation grant and a $96,000 'wellness on wheels' mobile‑unit grant; the board approved MOUs with local high schools for back‑to‑school vaccine events and an affiliation agreement with the University of New England for a dietetic internship.
County health staff reported several program and contract developments July 21: two grant applications, multiple memoranda of understanding for school‑based vaccine events, and an affiliation agreement with the University of New England for a dietetic internship.
Melissa (division staff) said the department applied for a $250,000 grant to support patient navigation around breast cancer screening, treatment coordination and outreach, and a $96,000 grant to expand services using the county’s mobile unit under a "wellness on wheels" program to provide screenings, vaccines and STI services to underserved populations.
On contracts, the board approved an affiliation agreement with the University of New England to host a locally based dietetic intern who is enrolled in an online program. Board members confirmed the agreement contains language that preserves the department’s authority to terminate a student’s placement if needed and noted there is no monetary obligation tied to the contract.
The board also approved memorandums of understanding (items 7b–7d) with the Community Health Partnership and Crystal Lake South and Crystal Lake Central high schools to host mobile‑unit back‑to‑school vaccine and wellness events; staff explained MOUs set expectations (space, restroom access, shelter options in weather events) that differ from informal outreach or pop‑ups.
Staff said they are continuing budget work and will present finance‑committee recommendations before going to Public Health and Community Services in August.
Board members asked for clarification about when an MOU is needed versus a lighter outreach agreement; staff said the MOU protects both parties and is preferred when a mobile clinic provides medical services.
