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On Tuesday, the District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) is seen meeting at the DHD4 building in Cheboygan. The main topic of the meeting was an overview of the department’s financial challenges.
CHEBOYGAN – Denise Bryan, District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) administrative health officer, told The News on Tuesday that she believes close to $1 million of health department funds have been lost. Bryan said she cannot disclose an exact amount until a department audit has been completed.
The DHD4 health board and leadership team began their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday by addressing pressing financial challenges that have led to employee layoffs and further pressures on the department.
Bryan disclosed details pertaining to the causes of their financial challenges,…