Cumberland County Board of Health Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting involved the approval of the FY2027 budget and a letter of support for Cape Fear Valley for medical equipment acquisition. Financial reports for the period ending February 28, 2026, were presented and reviewed. The board received external reports, including a WIC audit and updates on legislative matters concerning vaccine decisions and care management contracts. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the potential consolidation of human services departments into a Consolidated Human Services Agency, resulting in a unanimous vote to draft a letter opposing this consolidation. Additionally, the board received an update on the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) taskforce and its work in diverting individuals with behavioral health disorders from the criminal justice system.