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Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 27BCC026 Public Health to Recognize $11,791 from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section, Reproductive Health Branch
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Date of BOCC Meeting: September 28, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 27BCC026 Public Health to Recognize $11,791 from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section, Reproductive Health Branch
This Agreement Addendum ensures that the Local Health Department provides a wide range of client-centered, high-quality care that is critical to an individual’s reproductive and sexual health. Family planning services provide the delivery of related preventive health services including client education and counseling; physical examinations; laboratory testing; basic infertility services; cervical and breast cancer screening; sexually transmitted disease (STD) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention education, testing, treatment, and referral; pregnancy diagnosis and counseling; exploration of pregnancy intention; counseling to become pregnant; preconception health counseling; education regarding a wide range of contraceptive methods; and emergency contraception.
Please note that this amendment requires no additional County funds and represents the difference between what was previously budgeted for this program and the FY 26-27 awarded amount.
The Board of Health has approved this amendment.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This grant aligns with Goal 2: Health and Well-Being for All, Objective 2: Healthy 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. 27BCC026 Public Health to Recognize $11,791 from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section, Reproductive Health Branch
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________