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: Position
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to transfer two positions to Charity Care effective May 31, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this program is to prevent and control vaccine preventable diseases and promote age-appropriate vaccinations. Under this program, HCPH has the essential role of establishing partnerships and collaborations with public and private participants who share common vision of community wellbeing to improve the quality and longevity of people who live in Harris County communities and surrounding areas. This grant allows public health services to perform outreach and education activities to low income and uninsured populations. In addition, they are responsible to register, inform and educate the public on immunization registry of Texas, immunization schedules, importance of vaccines, and vaccine preventable diseases.
Expected Impact:
The change in funding source will allow the community health and wellness program to continue to provide support for immunization related activities in Harris County.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
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