County Committee Approves UMR and ProAct Contracts Achieving $2M Annual Savings County retains UMR and ProAct, securing $2 million in annual savings on health services.

Jefferson County is set to save $2 million annually on health services after approving new contracts with UMR and ProAct!

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Jefferson County Health Department secures $120K for youth and maternal health programs Health Department signs agreements for youth prevention education and infant substance use support.

Jefferson County just secured $120K to transform youth and maternal health services—are you ready to see how this funding will change lives?

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Lawrence Monroe County reports spike in Narcan-resistant overdose deaths Health officials warn of increasing lethal overdoses resistant to Narcan in the region.

A rising wave of Narcan-resistant overdoses is hitting nearby counties, and Jefferson County officials are determined to prevent the crisis from spreading.

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Health Department discusses funding challenges for community services amid budget cuts Commission addresses potential funding reductions threatening vital health programs and employee positions.

In Jefferson County, urgent discussions are underway about funding cuts that could jeopardize vital health services and community support—how will they navigate this challenge?

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Local health programs seek funding stability before critical March budget deadline Health programs face potential closure due to funding concerns ahead of March budget discussions.

Funding cuts threaten essential community programs in Jefferson County, leaving early childhood education hanging in the balance as a critical deadline approaches.

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Annenberg explores fitness courts for community engagement and inclusivity Committee discusses potential fitness courts to improve community health and accessibility.

Jefferson County is exploring exciting new fitness courts to boost community health and inclusivity for all ages—will your voice shape this initiative?

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