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Dickinson County Public Health signs onto statewide cancer initiative, outlines services and new leadership
Summary
County public-health staff reported 6,229 immunizations in 2025, described community health priorities led by behavioral-health coalition work, and said Dickinson joined a statewide 'Combat Cancer' initiative that will distribute radon kits, screening kits and clinician tools; the board heard plans and welcomed new director Brandy Lawson Larson.
Katie Carey, speaking to the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors during its regular meeting, reviewed the county’s Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan and said behavioral health remained the top concern among more than 500 residents who took part in the assessment. "Behavioral health continues to be our top concern," Carey said, describing coalition-led awareness and outreach activities planned for the next three years.
Carey told the board that, looking at service volume for the calendar year, the public-health team provided 6,229 immunizations to 2,147 patients and supported seven disease investigations and latent-TB follow-up efforts. She also summarized preschool…
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