Board approves Hy‑Vee wellness blood‑draw agreement for county employees

The Dallas County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 15 approved Resolution 2026‑0115 authorizing a wellness services agreement with Hy‑Vee, Inc. The resolution directs use of Health Fund interest dollars to pay for on‑site biometric screenings, blood draws and related wellness services for county employees.

The signed agreement, dated Sept. 15, 2026, lists screenings that Hy‑Vee will provide, including biometrics (height, weight, BMI, blood pressure), fingerstick blood tests measuring total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, serum glucose, A1c and vitamin D, and engagement coaching. Optional services include influenza vaccination, a smoking cessation program, weight‑management and nutrition education classes. The agreement requires Hy‑Vee to provide de‑identified, aggregate lab data to Dallas County in accordance with HIPAA de‑identification standards (45 C.F.R. §164.514).

The contract sets per‑participant rates (for example, biometric and A1c screenings are listed at $45/participant in the contract text) and requires Hy‑Vee to provide licensed dietitians or pharmacists for events. It also includes a 90‑day termination clause, confidentiality and data‑security provisions and a statement that participants must sign consent forms before testing.

The board’s action was recorded as a motion approving the resolution; Auditor Todd Halbur is listed as attesting to the adopted resolution. The wellness agreement text in the packet reads, "WHEREAS, Dallas County is committed to personal and community health through health promotion, educational programming and services for all communities within Dallas County," language the board cited in its approval.

Next steps: county staff will coordinate event scheduling and participation logistics with Hy‑Vee and with departments that expect to host on‑site wellness events.