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: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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):
title
Request for approval to execute a collaborative agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to implement the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support services to Harris County residents through August 31, 2028 in connection with the Diabetes Prevention and Control Grant Program.
end
Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH)'s Chronic Disease Prevention (CDP) Program has previously worked to expand diabetes prevention and control efforts but has faced challenges in building sufficient capacity for diabetes management services, including program infrastructure, training, and access. Prior initiatives and assessments identified the need for stronger coordination, technical assistance, and data-driven program development to effectively reach priority populations. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is a public university comprised of academic health science schools, including the School of Public Health. Through collaboration with their Diabetes Prevention and Control Grant Program, CDP will build on current efforts by formalizing roles in program planning, implementation, and evaluation while also supporting accreditation readiness. CDP will integrate the Diabetes Self-Management Education and S...
Click here for full text