Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Barbie L. Robinson, MPP, JD, CHC - Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): FY24_HIV_PREVE
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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 to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to extend the grant end date and four positions to December 31, 2024 for the 2024 HIV Prevention Services Program.
end
Background and Discussion:
The HIV Prevention Program grant allows Harris County Public Health staff to conduct HIV Prevention activities such as free HIV rapid testing and Prep prevention treatment services. These services are provided to all eligible patients living in Harris County Communities.
Expected Impact:
With this amendment, the HIV Prevention Program will continue to aim to reduce HIV/STI transmission in Harris County's at-risk population (aged 18-35 in high-risk zip codes), crucial in light of Harris County's alarming rate of new HIV cases, far surpassing state and national trends. The program addresses the urgent need for targeted interventions to combat the escalating public health crisis, positioning Harris County at the forefront of efforts to address the HIV/STI epidemic.
Alternative Options:
N/A
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):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
08/08/2023
202
Grant Award - Approved
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Current Fiscal Year Cost
Annu...
Click here for full text