As the COVID caseload locally continues to decline, local health officials are starting to turn their attention back to basic community services.

DeWitt/Piatt Bi-County Health Department Director Dave Remmert indicates the last 18 months or so, they had their attention and manpower pulled from the basic mission of the health department and he is pleased they are starting to return to those things.

As the winter months approach, Remmert says they are preparing to promote the flu vaccine. He says we could see a resurgence of the flu this year.

According to Remmert, services are starting to return to normal. It's not that long ago the Health Department received a grant to expand its low-income dental clinic.

The Health Department also has a new website. Remmert points anyone wanting more information about any of its services to dewittpiatthealth.com.