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Minutes of April 18th, 2024 Meeting

By Zachary Moser April 23, 2024Board Minutes

At the Dent County Health Center Board meeting, chaired by Bob Parsons, key discussions included the approval of previous minutes and financial reports. Health reports highlighted ongoing community services, with updates on disease statistics, immunizations, and upcoming health-related events like a townhall on food regulations. The board also addressed new business concerning Salem's water quality and concluded with decisions on contractual matters and budget adjustments in a closed session before adjourning the next meeting for May 16, 2024.

Health Fair Explained: Why do we offer the tests that we do?

By Zachary Moser April 23, 2024Public Events, Public Service Announcements

Have you ever wondered how we chose what is included in our "Heart Health" Screening that we conduct during our health fairs? It's designed specifically to address the number one…

April 18th, 2024 Meeting Agenda

By Zachary Moser April 17, 2024Board Agendas and Announcements

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE HEALTH CENTER WILL CONDUCT THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING AT 5:00 P.M ON April 18th, 2024 AT THE DENT COUNTY HEALTH CENTER in the…

Salem R80 Lower elementary 4-12-24

By Janelle Moore April 15, 2024Food and Lodging Inspections

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Custard by C’Sue 4-24

By Janelle Moore April 15, 2024Food and Lodging Inspections

FieldDataNameCustard by C SueAdress402 N OakPublic Health PriorityMediumInspection Date4/12/24Reinspection Date4/24/24Inspection Date Roma Jones, EPHS csueDownload Inspection_2024-04-24T15_53_43+00_00.pdf Csue4-24Download

Minutes of March 21st, 2024 Meeting

By Zachary Moser March 27, 2024Board Minutes

Call to Order and Roll Call Bob Parsons, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.; in attendance were Bob Parsons, Carol Lacy, Lori…

2023 Annual Report

By Zachary Moser March 27, 2024Annual Reports

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dent County Health Center (DCHC) maximized opportunities to grow both financially and operationally, with its budget tripling to over $2 million and staff doubling to fourteen. Under Administrator Moser's leadership, and relying on a dedicated team, the center expanded services in clinical care, communicable disease surveillance, environmental health, and public health emergency preparedness. Comprehensive programs included family planning, free STI services, Childhood immunizations, and food safety, among others. The DCHC, after a strategic review, refined its mission to focus on improving and protecting the health of Dent County residents. Various community engagements, like support for childcare, maternal/child health initiatives, and a progressive approach to managing public health, underscored DCHC's commitment to advancing a healthier community in 2023.