Butler County signs MOU with Reno County for temporary WIC dietitian coverage and plan support
Jan 27, 2026
Butler County approved a memorandum of understanding with Reno County Health Department to provide WIC dietitian coverage and help with the annual Nutrition Services Plan after the county's dietitian gave notice; Reno County will assist while Butler County continues recruitment.
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Broderick Bean of the Butler County Health Department explained that the county's WIC dietitian gave notice in September 2025 and Butler County has been unable to hire a replacement; one candidate declined. Reno County Health Department offered temporary coverage: Reno employs three full-time WIC dietitians and agreed to assist with high-risk participant contacts and the annual Nutrition Services Plan. The Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding and authorized the Chair to sign, vote 5-0.
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