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Board proclaims Alcohol Awareness Month, National Public Health Week and Child Abuse Prevention Month; recognizes public‑health champions
Summary
The board adopted proclamations recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month, National Public Health Week and Child Abuse Prevention Month and honored public‑health champions, including Tim Curley, Maddie Mendez and Brian Preciado; departments outlined monthlong prevention and outreach activities.
On April 7 the Madera County Board of Supervisors adopted a series of proclamations recognizing public‑health observances and honoring local leaders.
Behavioral Health Program Supervisor Marela Turkelson presented a proclamation recognizing April as Alcohol Awareness Month and cited local health data: “about 16.4% adults report binge drinking or heavy drinking,” she said, and described local prevention and treatment services and youth outreach through Friday Night Live chapters.
Melissa Gammas of Behavioral Health described youth‑led prevention activities and a series of county events including free alcohol screenings at Behavioral Health sites and an advocacy day on April 24. Assistant Public Health Director Amalia Hernandez presented National Public Health Week (theme: Ready, Set, Action) and recognized four public‑health champions for leadership and partnership.
Deputy Director of Social Services Nikki Matuse presented a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Jennifer Coronado with CAPMC Victim Services noted Child Advocacy Center caseloads for 2025 (96 children served; 80 sexual abuse cases, 12 physical abuse, 4 witnesses) and outlined prevention and awareness events including an April 30 conference incorporating the LISA Project and an upcoming Walk a Mile event.
Board members thanked public‑health staff and recognized the role of county programs and partnerships in prevention and outreach. The board invited staff, champions and families to photo opportunities following the proclamations.
