The first step for Living In Transition Effectively to get $26,312 for overseeing 18 boxes containing Narcan in the county and distributing harm reduction materials was made at the Health First Kosciusko Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, March 26.
Read MoreBy David Slone Times-Union KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kurt Carlson was terminated Thursday, March 13, by the county as Kosciusko’s Health First Indiana program coordinator. A letter dated March 13 to Carlson from county attorney Ed Ormsby states, “The county and the (County Health) Department have determined that you … Read More
Some of Kosciusko County’s Health First Indiana funds will go toward more Narcan boxes throughout the county and baby items.
Read MoreThe Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. has received Health First Indiana funding for a mental health therapist and several automated external defibrillator devices.
Read MoreKosciusko County could face a significant financial shortfall if Governor Mike Braun’s proposed property tax reform is enacted as currently written.
Read MoreHealth First Kosciusko celebrates successes and focuses on more community health initiatives coming soon.
Read MoreThe Fulton County Health Department has distributed 26 pieces of safety equipment to four area school corporations.
Read MoreGov. Eric J. Holcomb announced Wednesday, May 22, that all 92 Indiana counties have opted in to Health First Indiana funding for 2025.
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Read MoreLocal health departments have received enhanced funding for the first time as a result of the Health First Indiana initiative.
Read MoreEighty-six counties covering nearly 96% of Hoosiers have started receiving $75 million of state funds dedicated to improving public health outcomes under the Health First Indiana program, an initiative approved and funded in the 2023 legislative session.
Read MoreLocal health officials across Indiana are gearing up to receive their share of a historic wave of state funding meant to increase disease prevention efforts and improve Hoosiers’ overall well-being.
Read MoreGovernor Eric J. Holcomb today announced 86 of Indiana’s 92 counties have opted-in to receive historic funding to improve the health of Hoosiers through local partnerships between public health, healthcare, nonprofits and other entities as a result of legislation passed in the 2023 legislative session.
Read MoreKosciusko County Board of Health unanimously voted to hire a full-time program director and appoint a four to six member advisory board to oversee the Health First Indiana funds.
Read MoreAfter much discussion, the Board of Health has decided to accept funding from the state through the Governor’s Public Health Commission — Health First Indiana on Monday, July 17.
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