SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — Scotts Bluff County has decided to join with 11 other counties in the Panhandle Public Health District.

The county approved joining the group Monday evening.

Scotts Bluff County Health Director Paulette Schnell says joining the group will give access to more health funding.

Jessica Davies with the Panhandle group says adding Scotts Bluff County will give the group more resources to pursue health programs.