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Health department reports vaccinations and TB cases; commission proclaims Mental Health Awareness Month
Summary
The county health department reported clinical activity, TB case status and community events; the commission approved travel to a liaison conference and issued a proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month signed with Mayor Jacob Palmasol.
The Cass County health department reported routine clinical and environmental activity and sought permission for staff travel to a liaison conference.
The health department representative reported environmental activity (including 38 food permits issued and 18 environmental calls), nursing statistics (203 patients seen and 491 vaccinations administered), and tuberculosis casework (12 latent TB patients receiving medication, one active case closed and one remaining active case). The department also reported 29 lead cases and residential and commercial soil profile work.
The department requested permission for KC Hopper to attend the ISHN (School of Medicine Liaison Conference) in Plainfield in June (conference is free; the department would pay accommodations). The commission approved a motion to allow 'Casey' to attend the conference June 15–17.
In announcements, the chair said a proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month was signed by the chair and Mayor Jacob Palmasol, encouraging residents of Logansport and Cass County to support mental wellness, prevention, early intervention, recovery and to learn about local resources. A commissioner noted the recent death of longtime public servant Rich McLean and offered appreciation for his service.
What’s next: health staff will proceed with conference travel logistics for authorized staff and continue routine public‑health programming and follow‑up on active cases as reported.
