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Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00083 Public Health to Recognize $150,000 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section to Support Women’s Health Services in Durham County
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 11, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00083 Public Health to Recognize $150,000 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section to Support Women’s Health Services in Durham County. This funding has been established for local communities to increase contraceptive access and/or to improve maternal and infant health for underserved, uninsured, or medically indigent patients. Under the Supporting Women’s Health Services program, local health departments/districts will implement evidence-based strategies (EBSs) that have been proven to be an effective means to improve birth and maternal outcomes through addressing pregnancy intendedness, and/or infant or maternal mortality.
The Board of Health has approved this amendment.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This grant aligns with Strategic Goal 2: Health and Well-being for All by increasing access to contraceptive care through the Family Planning Program.
Resource Persons: Rodney Jenkins, MHA, Public Health Director
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00083 Public Health to Recognize $150,000 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section to Support Women’s Health Services in Durham County
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County Manager: ____________________________