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: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): SMG
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):
title
Request by Public Health Services for approval of an agreement with SMG in an amount not to exceed $94,965.38 to lease a facility at NRG Park for the 2024 Maternal and Child Health Conference.
end
Background and Discussion:
This year's Maternal and Child Health Conference is a two-day immersion into the heart of transformative change in Maternal and Child Health disparities and health equity. Under the theme "ReGround, ReBuild, ReUnite," this event goes beyond awareness-focusing on action-driven solutions to health disparities affecting mothers and children. It's not just a conference; it's a call to unite visionary leaders, changemakers, and innovators in crafting tangible outcomes for improvement.
Expected Impact:
This year's conference goals are to: ReGround your initiatives in evidence-based practices to address health disparities effectively, ReBuild systems for equity as progress often requires reconstructing systems, and ReUnite cross-sector collaboration and community empowerment. The conference is a melting pot of expertise, bringing together professionals from diverse sectors. Foster collaboration and discover how cross-sector partnerships can amplify the impact of maternal and child health programs. Hear about successful community-driven initiatives that have made a tangible impact. Learn how empowering communities is a key element in the journey to health equity.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Oppor...
Click here for full text