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Health department reports vacancies, vaccine-program changes and budget figures; board approves fundraising policy
Summary
Grundy County health staff reported two vacancies (public health nurse 2, outreach coordinator), a state-led change renaming the adult vaccine program to the Illinois Vaccine Access Plan (AIP) with temporary limits on some vaccines, a $44,600 Ryan White grant application, and February financials showing revenue of $97,192 and expenses of $132,008.91; the board approved a fundraising policy for senior programs.
Tanya (health department staff) reported two current vacancies — public health nurse 2 and outreach & education coordinator — and encouraged community applicants. She said recruitment efforts, including wage increases, have produced more candidates this recruitment cycle.
Katie (nursing staff) described changes to the state adult vaccine program formerly known as the 317 program: the program will be called the Adult Immunization Program (AIP) under the Illinois Vaccine Access Plan and is moving to state oversight; staff warned some vaccines (pneumococcal, certain COVID formulations and HPV/Gardasil) may have limited availability during the transition but private purchase options remain.
Operations staff reported the department applied for a Ryan White Part B HIV care-connect grant requesting $44,600 to help cover salaries, fringe benefits and indirect costs; staff expected to know award status around March 27. Senior programs staff said the May 20 senior expo has 58 vendors signed and described a 50/50 raffle and a Joliet Slammers ticket fundraiser; the board approved a fundraising policy with an added bullet to require securing any necessary state raffle permits.
Finance staff presented the February financial report: total February revenue $97,192, expenses $132,008.91, grant revenues received $47,205, and total subsidy used so far $62,126 (reported as approximately 13% of budget). The board approved the programmatic and financial reports, claims totaling $12,055.09, and the fundraising policy.
Why it matters: staffing and program changes affect service availability; the vaccine-program transition may change how certain adult vaccines are funded; grant funding and fundraising activities support department programs; current finances show expenses exceeding revenue for February.
Next steps: continue recruitment for vacancies; staff will monitor vaccine availability under the state transition; the board will be notified of any grant awards and will receive updated financial reports at future meetings.
