Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Barbie L. Robinson, MPP, JD, CHC - Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): FY24_WIC_ADMIN, FY24_WIC_DI
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of State Health Services
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval of an agreement between Texas WIC and Layon Chambers for a Texas WIC Dietetic Internship.
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Background and Discussion:
The mission of the Texas WIC Dietetic Internship is to train competent entry level Registered Dietitians to enhance the quality of nutrition services delivered to WIC clients and their communities. It is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Expected Impact:
Graduates of the Texas WIC Dietetic Internship will positively impact the nutritional status of Texans. And this agreement will help retain the intern as an employee in our WIC Program upon graduation and a passed RD Exam for a minimum term of 24 months per State WIC.
Alternative Options:
There is no alternative to the internship as the goal is aligned to reflect the Texas WIC program's vision and mission and are accomplished through activities of the faculty, preceptors and graduates.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
FY 24
FY 25
Next 3 FYs
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