DOH chief John Armstrong gives update on Early Step programs, staff cuts
To abate a $6.9 million shortfall the Florida Department of Health has trimmed back from 22 to seven the number of Tallahassee staff administering the Early Steps program that serves infants and toddlers with special healthcare needs. Department of Health Secretary John Armstrong, M.D., told members of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services on Wednesday that the money saved on salary and benefits has been plugged into Early Step program on the service end and that the department has…