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Public Health

DeKalb medical examiner flags novel substances, reports steady caseloads and fellowship hires

The DeKalb County medical examiner's office told the Employee Relations and Public Safety Committee it averages roughly 2,300 cases a year, has filled fellowship positions and is seeing novel psychoactive substances (including cyclorphine and rising kratom cases) that complicate toxicology testing and public-health response.

DeKalb CountyNov 6, 2026

DeKalb medical examiner warns of mixed synthetic‑opioid and stimulant overdoses, details testing costs and staffing gains

DeKalb CountyNov 6, 2026

Council highlights November observances, urges support for family caregivers

NashvilleNov 6, 2026

NewYork-Presbyterian presents community health worker model that enrolled 359 patients in Northern Manhattan

Community Board 12Nov 6, 2026

NYC Health Department urges flu, RSV and MMR vaccinations as cases rise; Manhattan animal rabies negative

Community Board 12Nov 6, 2026

Public Health

County urges enrollment help as flu activity rises

County health staff reminded residents that Maryland Health Care Exchange open enrollment began Nov. 1 and the county health officer warned national flu positivity has crossed 3%, urging vaccination ahead of the holidays.

Chevy ChaseNov 5, 2026

Technology

Revised AI policy and grant proposals for Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee

The Executive Committee was scheduled to meet virtually Nov. 5, 2026, to consider a revised AI policy and several grant submissions on public-health and cybersecurity programs, along with routine financial reports and staff updates.

Great BarringtonNov 5, 2026

Corrections Health

Commissioners ratify contract to continue Medicaid‑assisted substance‑use treatment in county jail

The board ratified a two‑year MET program agreement (retroactive to July 1, 2026) allowing incarcerated individuals who were receiving Medicaid‑assisted substance‑use treatment to continue medication, nursing, labs and counseling services in the correctional facility through at least June 30, 2029.

Mifflin County SDNov 5, 2026

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Public-health leaders warn SSRA benefits depend on local funding and capacity

OregonNov 5, 2026

Denver Health operating budget reviewed; Rocky Mountain Poison Center funding shifts and Denver Cares reduced to $1

Denver City and CountyNov 5, 2026

Residents warn of septic, groundwater and traffic risks if zoning minimums are cut

MonroeNov 6, 2026

Committee approves $1.5 million grant contract to Vanderbilt for ED opioid screening and referral services

NashvilleNov 6, 2026

Miller Keystone asks county to sponsor $700,000 in blood‑safety equipment via statewide LSA

Northampton CountyNov 5, 2026

Committee confirms Dr. Carney as Davidson County medical examiner nominee

NashvilleNov 6, 2026

District reports growing staff immunization compliance; 1,248 employees cleared

Downingtown Area SDNov 5, 2026

Youth-services director asks for update on opioid-settlement funds left unused for years

East HaddamNov 5, 2026

Coroner warns toxicology and forensic testing costs are rising with caseload

Northampton CountyNov 5, 2026

ODF: burning inside SSRAs allowed under strict 'best burn practices' and time‑of‑day limits

OregonNov 5, 2026

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DeKalb medical examiner flags novel substances, reports steady caseloads and fellowship hires

DeKalb medical examiner warns of mixed synthetic‑opioid and stimulant overdoses, details testing costs and staffing gains

Council highlights November observances, urges support for family caregivers

NewYork-Presbyterian presents community health worker model that enrolled 359 patients in Northern Manhattan

NYC Health Department urges flu, RSV and MMR vaccinations as cases rise; Manhattan animal rabies negative

County urges enrollment help as flu activity rises

Revised AI policy and grant proposals for Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee

Commissioners ratify contract to continue Medicaid‑assisted substance‑use treatment in county jail

More coverage

Public-health leaders warn SSRA benefits depend on local funding and capacity

Denver Health operating budget reviewed; Rocky Mountain Poison Center funding shifts and Denver Cares reduced to $1

Residents warn of septic, groundwater and traffic risks if zoning minimums are cut

Committee approves $1.5 million grant contract to Vanderbilt for ED opioid screening and referral services

Miller Keystone asks county to sponsor $700,000 in blood‑safety equipment via statewide LSA

Committee confirms Dr. Carney as Davidson County medical examiner nominee

District reports growing staff immunization compliance; 1,248 employees cleared

Youth-services director asks for update on opioid-settlement funds left unused for years

Coroner warns toxicology and forensic testing costs are rising with caseload

ODF: burning inside SSRAs allowed under strict 'best burn practices' and time‑of‑day limits

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Council debates new limits on backyard fowl, opts to table and draft comprehensive animal-control ordinance

Commission seeks volunteers for $825 mobile cancer screenings; grant could offset costs

Environmental health staff report animal bites, abatements and ongoing pest follow-up

Board asks Vector Control to furnish annual work plan; staff to schedule February meeting

Residents ask about pests and disease as Wethersfield plans organics pilot

Parish jurors approve 2026 cooperative agreements for opioid-abatement grants