Barbara Anne Byrum

Key discussions during the meeting included presentations on Immunization Rates in Ingham County and AmeriCorps Public Health initiatives. The By-Laws Workgroup reviewed proposed changes, specifically agreeing on a 75% threshold for removing a board member. The Housing Workgroup discussed the Ingham County Health Department's consideration as a site for a City of Lansing Pod community and recommended collaboration with relevant planning organizations. The Strategic Planning Workgroup prepared for accreditation review and noted the upcoming Legislative Action Day. Updates were provided on the RFP status for the tobacco lounge at DTW and the KidsRX program, for which the Board expressed support. Additionally, there were discussions regarding the local impact of recent Health Officer situations in other counties and clarification on which entities can issue vaccine waivers.

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct necessary and appropriate business of the drainage board, as detailed in the attached agenda. Key agenda items include introductions, the election of a Secretary, review and setting of the agenda, communications and reports from board members and consultants, review of maintenance projects, receiving the Treasurer's Report, handling paid invoices/drain orders, and allowing for public comment.

The agenda for the meeting includes standard procedural items such as welcoming remarks, call to order, additions to the agenda, limited public comment, and approval of previous minutes. Key discussion topics listed are workgroup updates, health department updates from the Deputy Health Officer for Public Health Services and Administration, health information presentations by the AmeriCorps Public Health Coordinator, updates from the Human Services Committee, and continued advocacy items.

The meeting commenced with the call to order and subsequent assignment of members to specific workgroups. The By-Laws Workgroup presented a draft version of the Board of Health By-Laws, noting that final adoption by the Board of Commissioners is anticipated within two months. The Housing Workgroup planned for discussions regarding potential Mod Pods on the Human Services campus and developing a Vision/Mission statement, highlighting resources like Capital Area Housing Partnership for funding homebuyer education. The Strategic Planning Workgroup will focus on setting priorities in conjunction with community participation. Updates were provided on Immunizations, following State guidelines, and Medical Health Officer matters. Further discussions included updates on the Human Services Committee attendance sign-up, progress on the Cigar Lounge RFP at DTW, local public health advocacy efforts, and the appointment of a new Interim Superintendent for the Lansing School District.

This document provides background information for the Ingham County Health Department's 2023 strategic planning process. It identifies key changes and events impacting public health services, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic response, the shift to pandemic recovery, and significant workforce challenges such as burnout, recruitment, and retention. The document also highlights the continued priority of healthcare for the uninsured and underserved, and the need to strengthen community outreach, prevention, health communications, and epidemiology. It emphasizes aligning departmental goals for the 2023 budget year with the County's broader strategic plan, while addressing potential service reductions in resource-limited scenarios.