07.11.22 BOH MinutesLEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BOARD OF HEALTH
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
July 11, 2022
1:30 p.m.
The Board of Health for Lewis County Washington met in regular session on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 1:30
p.m. COMMISSIONERS F. LEE GROSE, AND LINDSEY R. POLLOCK, DVM, attended. CHAIR
POLLOCK determined a quorum, called the meeting to order, and proceeded with the flag salute. The Zoom
guidelines were addressed by Javier Mejia. COMMISSIONER GROSE moved to approve the Minutes from
the regular meeting on June 13, 2022, COMMISSIONER POLLOCK seconded. Motion carried 2 -0.
ATTENDEES:
County Staff: Community:
Meja Handlen Jadeyn Goodman
John Abplanalp Nicole Byrd
Jami Lund Javier Mejia
None
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE
Jami Lund provided a Public Health & Social Services (PUSS) Advisory Board Update, including the
following highlights:
• Provided a handout with the Advisory Board's newly adopted strategic calendar this also lists Public
Health and Social Service's current programs and their scheduled presentations to the Advisory Board
Meja Handlen provided a Public Health update, including the following highlights:
• Introduced Nicole Byrd - newest staff member working within community outreach services for housing
homeless with a focus in the rental assistance programs
• Currently interviewing to fill the vacancies within the Environmental Health Division
• Office restructure is occurring to help comfortably fit staff into the new building
• Plans to present additional funding optionsTrom the Department of Health related to Foundational
Public Health Services (FPHS) and how the department plans to utilize that funding
John Abplanalp provided the following highlights regarding COVIDI9:
• Within June 231- 291" Lewis County had 185 cases, the case rate is increasing but still below state rate
• Washington State rate has plateaued
• Lewis County hospitalization rate decreasing, however the data fluctuates due to small numbers, and
more data will need to be obtained before determining a trend
• Lewis County had 20 hospitalizations, which is currently 2.5 times the state rate
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There was no Health Officer update provided, as the Zoom link for the meeting listed on the agenda was
inaccurate. Meja Handlen canceled remainder of the meeting.
Commissioner GROSE moved to adjourn. Commissioner POLLOCK seconded, Commissioner POLLCK
adjourned.
Due to technical difficulties no further business was discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 1:46 p.m., on
Monday, July 11, 2022. The next public meeting will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.
Please note that minutes from the Board of Health meetings are not verbatim. A tape of this meeting is available.
ATTEST:
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j deyn Good an, Administrative Assistant
BOARD OF HEALTH
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Pollock, DVM, Chair
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F. Lee Grose, Member
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