Kent County Health Department discusses rise in Lyme disease and vaccine preventable illnesses Health officials address increasing Lyme disease cases and declining vaccine rates in Kent County.

Kent County is facing a surge in Lyme disease and vaccine-preventable illnesses, prompting urgent calls for awareness and prevention strategies from health officials.

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Health Department faces budget constraints ahead of April funding update Health department funding increases but faces challenges filling vacant positions and reduced revenue.

Kent County's health department is grappling with critical funding challenges as officials prepare for an important budget update that could reshape their future.

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Health department faces potential funding cuts as state allocations decline Health department requests largest funds amid expected state funding decreases impacting local budgets

As Kent County officials grapple with a looming budget crisis, the health department's unprecedented funding request hangs in the balance amid fears of state cuts.

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Shore Medical Center addresses Medicaid cuts impact on community health access Shore Medical Center outlines benchmarks for wellness program and Medicaid dependency risks.

Kent County leaders are tackling urgent health challenges, from setting wellness benchmarks to the looming threat of Medicaid cuts that could leave many without essential care.

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