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Shelby County is tackling a critical nurse shortage by approving a $100,000 contract for temporary staffing, but will it be enough to keep our health clinics running effectively?

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Shelby County approves temporary staffing contract for health clinics amid nurse shortage
The commission approved a contract with Trifacta Inc. to provide temporary staffing (mainly nurses and clerical staff) to the Shelby County Health Department, citing recruitment and pay-competitiveness challenges for permanent hires.
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November 1, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Shelby County is revamping air permitting fees to not only comply with federal laws but also to ensure small businesses are protected while holding major polluters accountable.

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Health department seeks Title 5 fee update to sustain Shelby County air permitting program
Shelby County Health Department proposed a tiered update to Title 5 operating permit fees to comply with the Clean Air Act requirement that permitting programs be self-funded; staff said the increase aligns fees to regulatory workload and protects local program capacity.
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August 5, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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Shelby County's Board of Commissioners just unveiled key health department budget amendments and celebrated remarkable community leaders—find out what this means for local health initiatives!

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Commission briefed on two health-department grant amendments; commissioners also presented multiple community resolutions
The board heard two FY2026 Health Department grant amendments: a $40,000 state grant addition (total contract $957,800) and an $11,138 carryover for a maternal/child HIV grant (total contract $101,338). The meeting also included ceremonial resolutions honoring ABC West Tennessee, Sam O'Brien, LeMoyne–Owen College and Koranda Huda Brown Dawson.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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Shelby County Commissioners approved an $850K healthcare contract while grappling with urgent budget timeline issues that could impact community services.

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Commissioners Approve $850K Contract for Healthcare Services Amid Timeliness Concerns
Commissioners endorse service contracts with Alliance Healthcare while addressing budget timeline issues.
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August 26, 2025 at 5:37 AM