东南部公共卫生部聘请顾问解决合并问题,在新战略出台之前暂停变革。 Southeast Public Health hires consultant to fix merger issues, pausing changes pending new strategy.

东南部公共卫生委员会聘请了一名外部顾问制定战略计划,同时继续合并三个区域单位,旨在解决当前的沟通问题、工作人员紧张和公众的不确定性。 The Southeast Public Health board has hired an external consultant to create a strategic plan as it continues merging three regional units, aiming to address ongoing communication issues, staff tensions, and public uncertainty. 该决定于2026年2月10日作出,暂停执行《农村服务提供战略》和关闭办事处,直到该计划获得批准。 The decision, made on February 10, 2026, paused the Rural Services Delivery Strategy and office closures until the plan is approved. 董事会主席Nathan Towend强调,需要加强领导、透明度和利益攸关方的信任,重申合并的目标是改善农村和城市地区的公共卫生服务。 Board chair Nathan Townend emphasized the need for stronger leadership, transparency, and stakeholder trust, reaffirming the merger’s goal to improve public health services across rural and urban areas. 非公开会议讨论了个人问题,但董事会坚持其团结和公共问责制的承诺。 A closed session addressed personal matters, but the board maintained its commitment to unity and public accountability.