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Clay County Public Health outlines program growth, opioid response and prevention gains
Summary
County public-health officials presented the 2025 annual update, reporting increased program activity, staffing and grant efforts: adult health serves about 1,650 clients, WIC served ~1,488 participants, public health expenses for Clay County were about $10.36 million, and prevention programs reported declines in youth vaping and positive engagement in opioid follow-up work.
Clay County Public Health delivered its 2025 annual report to the Board of Commissioners on April 28, highlighting increased service volumes, staffing and several grant‑funded prevention initiatives.
Jessica, public-health director, said the department’s mission is to “assure optimal health for all Clay County residents” and described a seven-unit structure that includes adult health, family health, environmental health, health promotion, finance, WIC and emergency preparedness. She said Clay County now participates in a two-county community health board with Becker County.
Susie (adult health) said the unit…
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