Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by Public Health Services of a report on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Harris County, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, and demographic and disease trends in Harris County.
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Background and Discussion:
This report informs Harris County stakeholders, policymakers, and community members of the impact that sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, have on the community. The goal is to bring awareness of the rising rates of STIs in Harris County and use this information to increase access to services to reduce STI transmission and improve health outcomes for individuals with HIV or STIs.
Expected Impact:
Transmittal Only
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options.
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