Public Health Board

Present: White, Clement, Haugen, Kreigl, Schlender

Absent: Horenberger

Also Present: Bodendein, Konkel, Delong, Muhlenbeck, Karen Brock (DOH sanitarian for Southern Region)

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by White and compliance with the open meeting law was noted.

Moved by Haugen, seconded by Clement to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried.

Moved by Schlender, seconded by Clement to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Muhlenbeck handed out two articles entitled: "Simple Truths About Americas Uninsured" and "Trends in Premarital Sex in the United States".

A price list of the various charges in the Health Department was discussed. It was noted that the foot clinic cost went from $17.00 to $20.00 per visit and was not reflected on the price list. Muhlenbeck will see that the form will be updated.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

There were no business items to be discussed.

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES:

1. Moved by Haugen, seconded by Clement to add the monthly reports to the minutes of the meeting. Motion carried.
2. Moved by Schlender, seconded by Kreigl to approve paying the December vouchers totaling $37,589.46 and $673 for January Vouchers. Motion carried.
3. Appearance by Karen Brock, DOH Sanitarian working in Sauk County. Brock gave a report on what types of problems she has encountered in the past 14 months. Brock also said that there is a pedodentist in Madison that will see any child under six with problems and need to see a dentist. Brock will send Muhlenbeck a pad of referrals so that we can refer children to the dentist.
4. Appearance by Michele Wolff, communicable disease nurse, giving the Board Communicable Disease and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)- statistics for 2006. Wolff compared 2006 to the past 6 years. STD's are on the rise. Discussion followed regarding the reasons for this. Clement suggested that the loss of Planned Parenthood in the County might account for some of the rise. Delong informed the Board that she was looking into, at some point, starting a teen clinic at the House of Wellness that will include teen education regarding STD's.Wolff said that with the new Family Planning Waiver for MA, was a way for 15 - 30 year old women to get treatment.
5. Haugen reported on the legislative issues in the Public Health Community. Haugen and Bodendein also reported on the Continuum of Care meetings that they attend representing Public Health.

Next Board of Public Health meeting is set for 02/14/07 at 6 p.m..

Moved by Schlender, seconded by Clement to adjourn.
Motion carried.