Item:
Title
Proclamation - Community Health Coalition Day (10min)
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: October 28, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to proclaim November 9, 2024 as Community Health Coalition Day in Durham County.
Since 1989, we have been improving the health of Durham and NC Communities. Our mission is to achieve health equity and eliminate racial health disparities in Durham County and the surrounding areas. We have worked diligently to close the gap in health access, mortality, and health outcomes between African Americans and disadvantaged and underserved populations through health education, promotion, advocacy, and referrals. We recently acquired our first Mobile Health Unit and a Refrigerated Truck to propel our work toward a Healthy and Whole Durham. We will host our Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and 35th Anniversary Community Festival on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
Our strong commitment to achieving health equity for EVERYONE, beyond today’s racial and
socioeconomic barriers, has made us a trusted voice and pillar in Durham County. This pivotal New Horizon will allow us to expand our capacity, reach, and touch to do more for our communities.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goal:
Resource Persons: Eva Kali Green-Baysmore, Community Health Coalition
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board proclaims November 9, 2024, as Community Health Coalition Day in Durham County.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________