Whatcom County Public Health Advisory Board

Summary

The Whatcom County Public Health Advisory Board meeting was held on March 12, 2026, and covered various topics including opioid updates, election of new officers, and subcommittee reviews. The meeting began with a land acknowledgement and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. Dr. Meg Lelonek presented an update on opioids, discussing the availability of fentanyl test strips and the decrease in overdose deaths. The board also reviewed subcommittees and their expectations, including the continuation of infrastructure, orientation of new members, and communication.

Details

Summary

The Whatcom County Public Health Advisory Board meeting was held on March 12, 2026, and covered various topics including opioid updates, election of new officers, and subcommittee reviews. The meeting began with a land acknowledgement and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. Dr. Meg Lelonek presented an update on opioids, discussing the availability of fentanyl test strips and the decrease in overdose deaths. The board also reviewed subcommittees and their expectations, including the continuation of infrastructure, orientation of new members, and communication.

Meeting Body

Whatcom County Public Health Advisory Board

Meeting Date

2026-03-12