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 '''XII. Health Director’s Report'''


 * Susan Hayes reported that the budget is remaining stable along with grant funding. Mid-year financial statements will be presented at the March board meeting. Mrs. Hayes stated that the NC Association of Local Health Directors is in negotiations with DPH/DMA. County Commissioners Associations are partnering with Local Health Directors to assist with this lengthy process. Mrs. Hayes hopes to find out more information on this matter at the Health Directors conference on January 20, 2016.


 * Mrs. Hayes feels sure that we will hear more about the Affordable Care Act and possibility of changes.


 * Mrs. Hayes reported that Animal Shelter building renovations are still on the horizon for 2016. Construction will most likely begin in January 2017. Dr. Hill asked if plans include a new building or renovations to the existing structure. Mrs. Hayes mentioned that she will e-mail floor plans to board members. She stated that renovations to the current building is the most cost effective measure for construction.

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 * Communicable Disease concerns remain to be a constant. The number of cases have risen slightly for the first two quarters of this year compared to last year’s numbers. Flu is widespread geographically but flu-like illness incidence is low. The predominant strain is influenza B. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the end of Ebola virus transmission in the republic of Guinea. State and local public health officials discontinued active monitoring of travelers from Guinea effective December 29, 2015, from Sierra Leone on November 10, 2015 and from Liberia on June 17, 2015. Randolph County Health Department received $20,000.00 in Ebola funds. These funds are being utilized to upgrade the isolation room. There is a movement to