Director Wernsman details Cape Girardeau County health funding stream

Jane Wernsman, who was reappointed last week as Cape Girardeau County's health officer, told the County Commission on Thursday of the Public Health Center's projected revenue stream and anticipated expense ratios.

• Revenue: local taxes (44%); grants and contracts (38%); Medicare/Medicaid (9%); fee for service (9%).
• Expense: salaries and benefits (75%); grants and contracts (14%); administrative costs (7%); supplies and equipment (4%).

The county health department addresses these areas: vital records; environmental health; maternal child health programs; communicable diseases and immunizations (including COVID); rural health clinic; public health emergency response (including COVID); dental health; and health education.

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