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Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00091 Public Health to Recognize $15,000 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology/ Communicable Disease Section Branch for Increased Refugee Screening
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Date of BOCC Meeting: April 8, 2024
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00091 Public Health to Recognize $15,000 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology/ Communicable Disease Section Branch for Increased Refugee Screening
This grant provides funding to the Department of Public Health (DPH) to help support activities associated with the higher-than-anticipated number of refugee arrivals to Durham County. DPH will increase the number of screenings provided to an additional 250 screenings, for a new total of 925 screenings for the State Fiscal Year.
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 providing additional resources for Refugee Health Assessments for the increased numbers of refugees arriving in Durham County.
Resource Persons: Rodney Jenkins, MHA, Public Health Director
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00091 Public Health to Recognize $15,000 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology/ Communicable Disease Section Branch for Increased Refugee Screening
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County Manager: ____________________________