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RxKids program launched Jan. 7 has served 55 families, BCHD says
Summary
Health Department staff reported that the RxKids program, launched Jan. 7, has served 55 families so far, resulted in nine births and $67,500 in 'cash prescribed' to families, and was highlighted as a program spotlight at the Feb. 4 board meeting.
At the Feb. 4 meeting the board spotlighted RxKids, a program the department said launched on Jan. 7. Health Officer Guy Miller reported the program "launched successfully on January 7th; So far 55 families have been served, 9 babies born, $67,500 cash prescribed," and outlined early program activity and outcomes.
Board members were given program details in the departmental reports and staff signaled continued monitoring and community outreach. The department also noted related family‑program activities, including completion of the third year of TPiP at Benton Harbor High School.
