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MINUTES <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br /> February 26, 2025 <br /> question about doing something as a board, such as taking a stance or collaborating <br /> with other local boards of health, Dr. Crandell pointed out that there is a risk of blowback, <br /> with legislators already considering the possibility of getting rid of local boards of health. <br /> Ms. Stewart agreed that it would likely be safer if board members sent letters as <br /> individuals rather than as a group. Dr. Rodgers noted that legislators may also receive <br /> more comments if they are sent individually, which could be more impactful. Dr. Stuebe <br /> shared a story of a time in the past when she sent a letter to Senator Tillis about the fact <br /> that midwives are not authorized to prescribe breast pumps to their patients and that he <br /> was receptive to addressing her concern, and that advocacy can yield positive results. <br /> • Ms. Stewart concluded by reminding the board members of the upcoming Board Retreat <br /> on Saturday, March 15'. The retreat will be held at the Cedar Grove Community Center, <br /> 5800 NC 86N., and will begin at 9am. <br /> X. Adjournment <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Amy Fowler to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 p.m., <br /> was seconded by Dr. Rachel Royce, and carried without dissent. <br /> The next Board of Health Meeting will be held March 26, 2025, at the Orange County <br /> Health Department, 300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC at 7:00 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Quintana Stewart, MPA <br /> Orange County Health Director <br /> Secretary to the Board <br /> S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agendas &Abstracts\2025 Agenda and Abstracts/ <br /> February Page 9 <br />