Chris D. Rountree

Halifax County Board of Health Regular Meeting Minutes

The board meeting included a review of the financial report for FY2026-2027 and a comprehensive Director's report. Key topics discussed included personnel updates, a broadband awareness event, cooperation with P.E.T.A. on animal welfare, expansion plans for the Newtown Center, and the procurement of additional WIC funding. The board also received training information regarding Narcan and an update on communicable disease preparedness, specifically regarding hantavirus and Ebola. Strategies for fund balance spending and strategic planning were reviewed. Additionally, the board discussed the Annual Child Fatality Prevention Team Report, concerns regarding youth vaping, and approved a bad debt write-off.

Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.