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Public health reports vaccine drive exceeded goal; county joins regional mental-health platform at no local cost
Summary
The public-health official said the county administered 252 vaccines (goal was 200), submitted roughly $45,000 in reimbursement claims with about 90% expected back, and said the county will join a regional mental-health platform at no cost to residents.
The public-health official reported the county exceeded its seasonal vaccine target, delivering 252 vaccines against a goal of 200 and submitting about $45,000 in reimbursement claims. "We'll probably get about 90%" of the requested reimbursement, she said, and staff will update the board when funds are received.
The health department also announced participation in a regional mental-health platform (Credible Mind) at no cost to Steele County through a shared regional grant, and added a radon detector to its inventory after some home readings near 4 pCi/L; staff encouraged residents to test and seek mitigation guidance if readings are elevated.
