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: Memorandum of Understanding
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
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 for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of State Health Services on behalf of the Texas Cancer Registry, Cancer Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch for the use of data in support of essential public health services including monitoring the health status of individuals in the community and evaluating the effectiveness of population-based health services with the goal of reducing cancer rates and risk factors for cancer.
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Background and Discussion:
This confidential public health data will be used for the assessment of essential public health services including monitoring the health of individuals in the Harris County community. The Texas Cancer Registry data will support HCPH teams to target public health interventions such as outreach, and or provide mobile services. We are looking to have a data-driven approach to identify geographic areas or neighborhoods with the highest burden of cancer that may also relate to environmental conditions or demographic characteristics. HCPH would like to identify areas within our county that need the most assistance so that along with healthcare, community and other partners can work together to address the health issues and disparities.
Expected Impact:
Report the trends of cancer in the Harris County community identified by the Office of Epidemiology Surveillance and Emerging Disease.
Alternative Options:
There is no alternative option.
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