Health committee approves multiple public‑health contracts and program changes

The Wayne County Health & Medical Services Committee on Aug. 31 approved multiple transmittals affecting public‑health programs and personnel, each by a 4‑0 vote.

Desere Baker, Supervisor for Children with Special Needs in the Public Health Department, presented the packet that included authorization to contract with the New York State Department of Health for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and permission for Wayne County Public Health to submit a Certificate of Need limited review application "to add dental services under current Wayne County Public Health Article 28 certification." Other approved items included an amendment to the Early Intervention agreement and adjustments to teacher rates for preschool special‑education services. The minutes record each listed transmittal as "Approved 4‑0."