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City allocates funds for new ambulance truck to enhance emergency medical services.

In recent years, a significant and concerning trend has emerged: the rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among older adults. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that individuals aged 55 and older have experienced dramatic increases in STI diagnoses over the past decade. This article delves into the reasons behind this trend, offers insights from health experts, and discusses ways to mitigate the risks for this age group.

The committee recognized a Bureau of Justice Assistance Paul Coverdell forensic science grant (first-year funding $180,008.93) to buy an x-ray machine and hire a death investigator and recommended Dr. Adele Lewis serve as interim medical examiner while the county hires a full-time forensic pathologist.

Foundation Committee discusses scholarship options and plans for father-daughter dance event.

Analysis of Obese Hypertensive Women By Valerie L. Fernandez Citation Fernandez V. Analysis of obese hypertensive women. HPHR. 2021; 28. DOI:10.54111/0001/bb15 Analysis of Obese Hypertensive Women Causes of Obesity The causes of obesity and hypertension are multifaceted. Socioeconomic status, access to healthcareresources, advertising, education about various programs available, and the nature of the program all impact […]

Betterton Fire Company requests funding for renovations to enhance emergency response times.

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Coroner's office seeks to enhance staff by eliminating chief investigator and hiring pathology technician.

The Health Facilities Commission asked the Senate committee for additional surveyors, licensure staff and a paralegal to address a recertification and complaint backlog; the commission reported progress but said eliminating the backlog by the statutory deadline was unlikely without federal flexibility. The panel’s budget was approved and sent to Finance.

TB program staff told the Board of Health that case counts are small but resource-intensive, with 35 cases logged last year and 79% of 2025 cases showing at least one social vulnerability; presenters said the program currently has one TB-disease nurse and requested priority for TB positions in the FY27 budget.