Public Health Funding
Summary
The local health district is reeling after a $1.1 million federal funding cut forced them to lay off eight employees. Expect longer lines and a harder time getting the basic health services you rely on.
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Impact analysis
The district is down over a million bucks, which means less money to keep the lights on and the staff paid.
No one really wins here, as a leaner health department usually just means more stress for everyone involved.
Local residents who depend on the clinic for affordable care are the ones who will feel the squeeze the most.
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Waco health district still feeling effects of federal grant cuts last year
$1.1 million in cuts last year to three federal grants led to the loss of eight positions at the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District, officials said.
Waco-McLennan County Public Health District announces new director
Waco-McLennan County Public Health District announces new director KCENTV.com
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