Director reports March totals: 26 deaths, rising autopsy costs
The county health director told the board that March had 26 deaths (13 male, 13 female) and that investigative costs rose after the department performed more autopsies; she also reviewed this month's bills and revenue figures.
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The director delivered the monthly report, saying March brought 26 deaths — "13 males, 13 females, 15 cremation, 11 burials" — and noted the department is seeing higher investigative costs because "we've been doing a little more autopsies." Speaker 1 framed the month as "stable" but warned the extra autopsy work increases expenses.
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