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Butte‑Silver Bow health officer outlines 2025 data, accreditation push and 2026 priorities
Summary
Health Officer Karen Malachin briefed the council on 2025 program metrics (inspections, vaccines, syringe services, wastewater surveillance), staffing and budget mix, and the department’s pathway toward accreditation and priorities for 2026 including a community health needs assessment and behavioral health work.
Butte‑Silver Bow Health Officer Karen Malachin presented an abbreviated update to commissioners on Feb. 18 detailing departmental programs, staffing and finances and describing plans for accreditation and community health priorities.
Malachin said the department operates 28 FTEs with one RN vacancy and a roughly $3.0 million annual budget (about 41% local funds and 48% grant funding). She…
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