Got a nasty case of food poisoning? Amarillo's making it easier to report it anonymously. This new system lets you tell the city what happened without them knowing who you are, helping them track down outbreaks faster.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Potential changes to the funding model could impact the budget allocated to public health services.
The community benefits from a well-funded public health system that can provide essential services.
Children experiencing abuse or neglect are the primary focus of these prevention efforts.
The board reviewed an audit of how tobacco settlement funds were spent and received the official cost report for 2025. This ensures these funds are used appropriately for public health initiatives.
April is designated as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, emphasizing the need for community-wide efforts to protect children. Local agencies are seeking support and volunteers to combat child abuse and neglect.
City of Amarillo launches anonymous portal for reporting foodborne illnesses KVII
The board is looking at how the public health district is funded. This could affect the services available to residents and the overall capacity of the health department.
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