Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Children's Pediatrics
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval of renewal of an agreement with Texas Children's Pediatrics to collaborate by utilizing Community Health Workers in pediatric clinics for the term March 19, 2026 through March 18, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
Both parties have regular touchpoints and agree that this partnership has been successful in its first full year of implementation. Harris County Public Health (HCPH) will continue to partner with Texas Children's Pediatrics to utilize Community Health Workers to provide application assistance for state and local benefits, connect patients to HCPH programs and services for which they are eligible, and refer to other available community resources.
Expected Impact:
Court approval will allow HCPH to serve the most vulnerable populations that pass-through Texas Children's. Through their Social Determinants of Health screening and conversations with providers, Texas Children's will route patients to HCPH to be connected to programs and services applicable to that patient/family. Court approval will allow HCPH presence on site at Texas Children's to better understand the needs and support the family in navigation and procurement of HCPH services. This partnership will allow healthcare and...
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