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: Proposals/Bids
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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):
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Request by Public Health Services for a data driven analysis and recommendation for public health services needed in Precinct 2 in response to the previously approved Mobile Health Expansion Strategy to address health disparities in Harris County Precincts 1, 3, and 4.
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Background and Discussion:
On October 10, 2023, Commissioners Court directed Harris County Public Health (HCPH) to identify health and wellness needs across precincts 1,3, and 4 using a data-driven approach and bring specific programming recommendations for the three precincts. As a result, HCPH developed recommendations that focused on precinct-specific needs. HCPH analyzed the data and determined that there were similar needs and gaps across all three precincts and identified programmatic opportunities for economies of scale. Recommendations were approved for Precincts 1, 3, and 4 on April 23, 2024. Concurrently, Commissioners Court directed HCPH to provide a data driven analysis and recommendation for public health services needed in Precinct 2.
This proposal outlines the identified priority health issues and recommendations for Precinct 2. As directed by the court, this proposal will not have an impact on the approved services outlined in the April 23rd approved proposal for Precincts 1, 3, and 4.
Expected Impact:
Through the expansion strategies outlined in the proposal, HCPH aims to address healthcare access, food insecurity, and animal control needs by increasing the total number of people...
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