Federal hold on funds impacts First District Health’s budget
With key federal grants on hold or cut, the First District Health Unit is bracing for tough decisions. Programs tied to COVID-19, immunizations, opioids, and family planning are all feeling the squeeze—leaving nearly $150,000 in lost funding and plenty of uncertainty heading into 2026. Executive Director Holly Brekhus told Ward County commissioners that services may need to be scaled back, fees raised, or programs reshuffled. For now, FDHU is holding steady, assessing needs, and hoping clarity comes before deeper cuts follow.
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