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Public‑health update: Thrive Iowa launch, temporary 340B pharmacy contract with Hy‑Vee, formula recall and staffing notes
Summary
Deputy Director Kaitlin Emrich told the board Thrive Iowa will launch Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Deery Center, the state issued a temporary 340B contract with Hy‑Vee while a permanent contract is bid in Spring 2027, and staff are recruiting two Food Safety Inspection Officers. The board was also briefed on a baby formula recall and continued HUD negotiations on a lead grant.
Deputy Director Kaitlin Emrich presented the Public Health Update at the June 24 meeting, noting operational items and upcoming events. Emrich said, "Thrive Iowa launches Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Deery Center," and that the state has notified the department of a temporary 340B pharmacy contract with Hy‑Vee while a permanent contract will be opened for bid in Spring 2027.
Emrich also reported that all lot numbers of a baby formula brand were recalled (no brand name was specified in the minutes), and that the department is recruiting two Food Safety Inspection Officers. She said HUD negotiations on the lead hazard‑reduction grant are ongoing and that the District 7 HHS RFP for a public‑health lead entity is expected this fall; Black Hawk County may pursue that role.
Other operational notes included that most programs are completing year‑end grant deliverables and that installation of new clinic and lobby front doors is delaying the clinic opening. Emrich said HR will confirm whether potential Board of Supervisor policy updates require formal Board of Health adoption.
