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Public Health reports school program, bike rodeo, and 129-pound medication take-back
Summary
Public Health Officer Jaelyn Scanlan reported that the 'Catch My Breath' program started at Lena School, a Bike Rodeo in Lena will distribute helmets, and an April 25 medication take-back collected about 129 pounds of unwanted medication.
Jaelyn Scanlan, Public Health Officer, briefed the board on recent outreach: the 'Catch My Breath' program started at Lena School during the week of May 6; a Bike Rodeo in Lena planned for this Saturday will hand out helmets to participating youth; and an April 25, 2026 medication take-back event collected approximately 129 pounds of unwanted medication. Scanlan also said Walk to School events will begin this month and staff participated in an emergency medical response simulation last week.
The report was presented as part of the Board of Health report; no action items followed directly from the presentation. The updates reflect ongoing community outreach and safety programming coordinated by the department.
