Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: Harris Health System
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Esmaeil Porsa - President and CEO
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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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Request for approval of the first amendment to an interlocal agreement with The Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health to update the scope of work and amend the renewal terms for the Public Health Diabetes Prevention Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) at Harris County Public Health is a free lifestyle change program for individuals over the age of 18 with pre-diabetes within Harris County. Harris Health is a community-focused academic healthcare system that is committed to improving the health of those most in need in Harris County through quality care delivery, coordination of care, and education. This partnership began with Commissioners Court approval of the interlocal agreement with a term of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. This amendment will extend the term of this agreement and allow both parties to execute and continue their collaborative efforts on providing diabetes management education to high-risk patients.
Expected Impact:
This amendment will extend the agreement by automatically renewing it for consecutive one-year terms, allowing both parties to continue providing care and education to high-risk Harris Health patients. Modifications include repl...
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