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Floyd County signs on to regional Combat Cancer Initiative with Marion County
Summary
Floyd County has signed a contract with Marion County to participate in the Combat Cancer Initiative; planned resources include library tablets, colorectal FIT tests, radon test kits, and dermatoscopes, though the initiative is in early planning.
The Floyd County Board of Health reviewed the Combat Cancer Initiative during its May 18, 2026 meeting. Minutes state Floyd County has signed a contract with Marion County to provide resources such as tablet placement in libraries, colorectal FIT tests, radon test distribution, and dermatoscope distribution. The initiative was described as being in the early stages of planning, with further details to come in future meetings.
Board members did not record a motion or vote on this item at the meeting; the initiative is being implemented under an inter-county contract and staff indicated they will return with additional information as planning proceeds. No funding amounts or implementation timelines are recorded in the minutes.
