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Board approves interlocal agreement to fund Community Connections hub up to $95,500 per year
Summary
The board authorized an interlocal agreement with Benzie–Leelanau District Health Department to fund the Community Connections hub for Grand Traverse County residents up to $95,500 annually, citing state funding shortfalls and rising referrals for housing, food and transportation needs.
Health department officials described Community Connections — a home‑based, evidence‑backed community health worker hub that addresses social determinants of health — and asked the board to approve an interlocal agreement to cover Grand Traverse County’s share of a regional shortfall.
Debbie Aldridge, an assistant director with the Benzie‑Leelanau District Health Department and a lead on the Community Connections hub, said the program handles referrals from hospitals, clinics and…
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