Williams County Board of Health discusses wide range of topics.

The Williams County Board of Health discussed a wide range of topics, spanning federal and state legislation, intoxicating hemp regulation, community vaccination efforts and new public health initiatives at its Tuesday meeting. Health Commissioner Oscar Hernandez opened the meeting by briefing the board on recent federal budget cuts affecting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Federal reductions are expected to impact national and state-level disease surveillance, technology and data systems, ultimately influencing how local departments like Williams County can monitor public health trends.