Item:
Title
Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC075 Public Health to approve a $7,000 award from the Community Engagement Research Institute subcommittee of the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) to implement the Advancing Health Equity Together Through Education and Outreach Grant Program
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 10, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC075 Public Health to approve a $7,000 award from the Community Engagement Research Institute subcommittee of the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) to implement the Advancing Health Equity Together Through Education and Outreach Grant Program. The grant program will allow the Durham County Department of Public Health to collaborate with community partners to develop and implement cancer support groups, both breast and prostate, through a strategic planning process.
The Board of Health has approved this recommendation.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Healthy and Inclusive Community.
Resource Persons: Dr. Rodney Jenkins, DrPH, MHA, Public Health Director
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC075 Public Health to approve a $7,000 award from the Community Engagement Research Institute subcommittee of the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) to implement the Advancing Health Equity Together Through Education and Outreach Grant Program
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________