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Elk County health director warns of grant reductions; WIC contract may end
Summary
Health official Kandy Dowell told commissioners the department faces a 30% grant reduction, a 10% immunization grant cut and the potential loss of the WIC contract; she is coordinating with neighboring counties and announced an Oct. 18 Health Fair.
Kandy Dowell told the board that the county health department is facing reduced funding: "there will be a 30% reduction in grant, a 10% reduction in the immunization grant, and the WIC contract might not be renewed." She said she is coordinating with other counties to accept clients if Elk County loses WIC services and announced the Health Fair scheduled for Oct. 18, 2025.
Dowell’s remarks were presented as part of department reports. The minutes do not list dollar amounts or the specific grant names beyond percentage reductions; the county will continue monitoring the contract status and inter-county arrangements for affected clients.
