Health Department update: Rx Kids outreach, building projects and workforce changes reported
May 14, 2026
Health Department staff reported on workforce changes, building projects (Achieve It and South County Renovation), community outreach, and Rx Kids program results: 166 families enrolled, 99 babies born, and $368,500 distributed to families.
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Guy Miller provided the Health Department update to the Personnel and Human Services Committee on May 14. He reported workforce activity including vacancies, new hires and retirements; two building projects identified as 'Achieve It' and 'South County Renovation'; and program metrics for Rx Kids in Benton Harbor, Buchanan, Niles and Benton Charter Township, which the minutes record as enrolling 166 families, 99 babies born and $368,500 distributed to families.
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