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Board of Health: Drive‑thru clinic served 201; department reports first influenza case
Summary
At its Oct. 23 meeting, the Anaconda Deer Lodge County Board of Health heard that a drive‑thru immunization clinic served 201 people, that all programs are funded through the fiscal year, and that staff have recorded the season’s first influenza case.
The Anaconda Deer Lodge County Board of Health met Oct. 23, 2025. Public health staff reported a successful drive‑thru immunization clinic that served 201 community members and said all department programs are funded through the current fiscal year.
Public health staff told the board that the drive‑thru clinic’s turnout — 201 people — was similar to last year’s despite rainy conditions. The department said the Blue Cross Blue Shield van is scheduled to attend next year’s drive‑thru clinic. The department also reported joining Rotary and said it will partner with Rotary in January 2026 to screen the Hilleman documentary about vaccine development.
Staff reported that a communications survey has collected about 125 responses and will remain open until Nov. 15, 2025. The record notes that all public health programs are funded through the fiscal year; no additional funding sources or amounts were specified in the minutes.
Public health staff informed the board that the first influenza case of the season has been identified and that respiratory‑disease season is beginning, prompting continued outreach and monitoring.
Votes at a glance: The board approved the September minutes after a motion by Board Member Paul Lorengo, seconded by Public Health Staff member Jason Mahoney; the vote was unanimous. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Board Member Michael Beausoleil, seconded by Jason Mahoney; that vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.; the next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
