Jun 4, 2026Board meeting
State Board Of Health Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered several key administrative and legislative topics. Discussions included the Director's remarks regarding the organizational structure of the Department of Public Health, the fiscal year 2027 budget, and recent legislative successes related to hospital strategies and mental health acts. The board reviewed updates on health literacy initiatives, the strategic plan, and data modernization efforts, including the development of an agency-wide AI policy. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved the Maternal and Child Health Services Code for filing, and discussed vector-borne disease trends. Finally, the Chair provided updates on expiring board terms and the upcoming meeting schedule.