- The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is losing $1.5 million in funding from both county and federal sources.
- Nine positions have been eliminated, and two senior officials have taken early retirement due to the budget crisis.
- Environmental Health services will be reduced to just two days per week, potentially slowing response to foodborne illness reports.
WATCH: Eaton County health services face major cuts amid budget crisis
Nine positions eliminated as Eaton County health department faces budget crisis
Budget cuts totaling more than $1.5 million are forcing the Barry-Eaton District Health Department to eliminate positions and adjust critical services for residents.
Inside the health department offices, numerous desks sit empty as remaining staff struggle to maintain services with fewer resources.
“We are very resilient as a team, and we have a staff that’s committed to showing up for our community every day,” said Rebekah Condon, operations manager at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department…