# September 16, 2026 St Clair County Advisory Board of Health Meeting

The St Clair County Advisory Board of Health held a meeting on September 16, 2026, focusing on public health priorities, budget considerations, and administrative updates. A significant procurement-related discussion involved the decision not to commission a new contracted community health needs assessment or improvement plan, which is expected to save over $100,000 in contracting expenses by utilizing in-house resources instead. The board also discussed the hiring of a deputy medical director to expand clinical services and support informed consent practices, reflecting a shift in public health clinical operations. Additionally, the board endorsed a letter responding to a federal vaccine policy request for information, emphasizing shared clinical decision-making. Budget concerns were raised due to a recent wage analysis showing 70% of positions underpaid, which will impact future budget planning and staffing retention. The board agreed to form a subcommittee to conduct a performance evaluation of the medical director, as required by contract, with the goal of completing it expeditiously to assist county administration. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but ongoing budget and staffing issues were highlighted as critical for future procurement and operational decisions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Policy
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [September 16, 2026 St Clair County Advisory Board of Health Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPURwY2gcjE) - SCCountyIT