Health department seeks permanent hour increases, cites Health First Indiana and preparedness grants
Board of Health representative Melissa Osler told council the department is realigning staff and seeks to raise two positions from 32 to 35 hours using Health First Indiana funds, and described PEP/PEF grant spending and options for a half‑time preparedness coordinator.
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Melissa Osler, representing the Board of Health, asked the Clinton County council to approve transfers that would increase two health‑department positions from 32 to 35 hours: a clinical medical assistant/clinic coordinator (Kayla Cheek) and a community health worker (Karina Martinez). Osler said the positions are funded by Health First Indiana (HFI) monies already allocated to the county and that the hour change would reduce accumulated compensatory time, improve scheduling for evening and weekend clinics, and sustain outreach and translation services.
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