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Will County health officials report accreditation success, staffing increases and caution over federal funding risks
Summary
The Will County Health Department reported Joint Commission and CARF accreditation activity, added behavioral-health staff and planned service expansions, and warned committee members the department is monitoring federal funding actions that could affect several programs while injunctions temporarily preserve funds.
Elizabeth Bellanderville (County Health Department) presented the department’s annual report and said the community health center recently underwent Joint Commission review with no high violations noted; printed reports will be available next meeting. She also reported that the department is coordinating a website accessibility update to meet ADA requirements and is working to increase clinic capacity and walk-in access.
On federal funding, staff told the committee they are closely monitoring multiple federal actions and litigation. Health department staff said they are "watching 4…
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