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Department of Public Health Receives the Dr. Sarah Taylor Morrow Health Department of the Year Award from North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA) (10min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: November 12, 2024
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The Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) was recently awarded the Dr. Sarah Taylor Morrow Health Department of the Year award by the North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA) at the 2024 NCPHA Fall Educational Conference.
This award is given to local health departments for outstanding programs and efforts. DCoDPH was awarded this honor for its achievements in measuring and improving the health of the Durham community through the work of the Partnership for a Healthy Durham, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The award includes a $1,000 check.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Healthy and Inclusive Community.
Resource Persons: Rodney Jenkins, DrPH, MHA, Public Health Director
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board recognize the Department of Public Health for receiving this award.
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County Manager: ____________________________