(Richmond, IN)--Wayne County’s syringe exchange program was addressed when the county’s health board met Tuesday.  That program began in 2016 and provides drug users with clean syringes in exchange for used ones.  It started as a way to combat hepatitis C.  At that time, Wayne County had one of the highest per capita rates in Indiana.  Now, those rates have trended downward but are still above state average.  Health officer Jennifer Bales said that she thinks the program has shown some success, but added this:  "If we continue this program, there are some changes that I would like to make that we would need to address together."  The Health Board on Tuesday recommended extending the program for another two years.  The issue now goes to Wayne County Commissioners for a final determination.