Tri-Ton Coalition discusses public health nursing, tobacco compliance
Tri-Ton Coalition Advisory Board heard presentation of public health nursing work across three towns.
Health · Meeting of January 21, 2026
WILMINGTON — Tri-Ton Coalition Advisory Board heard presentation of public health nursing work across three towns. Rebecca Marion reported conducting 35 blood pressure clinics, CPR classes, fall prevention assessments, A Matter of Balance classes, and developing maternal and child health resources in recent work. The regional board, including Wilmington Health Director Shelly Newhouse, discussed tobacco compliance inspections and documentation challenges related to flavored products in the towns, while also planning for a tri-town health newsletter, website development, and hiring a new inspector position pending IT review.
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Source: the Health meeting of January 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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