June 2021 Board of Health Meeting Agenda

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (06-18-2021)

Cabell-Huntington Board of Health Meeting – Wednesday, June 23 at 5:00 p.m.

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE CABELL-HUNTINGTON BOARD OF HEALTH WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 AT 5:00 PM.

AGENDA

CABELL-HUNTINGTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT

BOARD OF HEALTH

June 23, 2021

Approval of Agenda
Approval of May 26, 2021, BOH Meeting Minutes
Approval of CHHD FY2022 Annual Plan
Cabell-Huntington Health Department Reports
1. Chief Operating Officer Report – Tim Hazelett
2. Environmental Health – Rodney Melton
3. Epidemiology –Dr. Kilkenny
4. Regional Epidemiology – Bryce Parker
5. Nursing – Kathleen Napier
  - Clinical Report
  - Harm Reduction Program – Kathleen Napier and Dr. Kilkenny
6. Administrative Services– Elizabeth Adkins
  - Administration
  - Public Information
  - Prevention Programs
  - Threat Preparedness
7. Financial Report – Jack Mease
  - Approval of Invoices and Receipts for May 2021
8. Chief Executive Officer and Health Officer – Dr. Kilkenny
9. Executive Session (if requested)
Next Meeting – July 28, 2021

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