County to purchase van for public health trips

Union County Board of Supervisors approved using $72,266 of its remaining American Rescue Act funds to purchase a van for public health. Public health director Zach Woods made the proposal earlier in October as the van would assist transportation with certain people and movement of needed supplies.

"Back in April we starting tracking patients that specifically identify a transportation issue why they missed an appointment and it may be a crucial follow up appointment," Woods said. He said 35 people matched that, but speculated there may be more than that amount.