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Opioid-settlement dollars support local programs and public-health outreach, county hears
Summary
Sawyer County staff summarized opioid-settlement funding and projects such as School Pulse, fentanyl-awareness efforts, and vaping initiatives; public-health partners donated materials to support local readiness and education efforts.
At the July 9 meeting, Sawyer County Health and Human Services staff provided an update on opioid-settlement funding and public-health activities supported by local donations.
Why it matters: Settlement funds and community donations are being directed toward prevention, education, and awareness programs that county officials say address local substance-use and public-health concerns.
Julia Lyons summarized recent uses of opioid-settlement funds, naming School Pulse, fentanyl-awareness programming, and vaping-prevention projects among supported efforts. Public-health reports noted a Western Wisconsin Public Health Readiness Consortium booklet for municipalities; Julie McCallum thanked the Hayward Rotary Club, Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce, and Kwik Trip for donations helping to support initiatives.
Staff did not present new funding allocations for committee action at the meeting but recorded written reports and noted ongoing program activity and partner support.
Next steps: Staff will continue program work and report on any material budget or program changes at future meetings.
Provenance: Based on written reports and the administration/public-health updates in the July 9 meeting packet (topic introduction SEG 003; topic finish SEG 004).
