Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
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):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to host the Clinic Open House Series, a four-event community initiative held across Harris County Public Health clinic locations in an amount not-to-exceed $40,000 from May through September 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Public Health (HCPH) Clinic Open House Series is a four-event initiative designed to directly address these barriers by bringing the community into HCPH clinic spaces in a welcoming, celebration-style format. Each open house requires no registration, no appointment, and no cost, removing common access obstacles and inviting residents to engage with HCPH services on their own terms. Events will be held at four clinic locations across Harris County, with dates spanning May through September 2026. Each open house will feature free health services on-site, including school physicals, WIC services, nutrition demonstrations, and dental health education, alongside giveaways, live music, and refreshments. The format is designed to be accessible, welcoming, and family-friendly, encouraging attendees to bring friends and family.
Expected Impact:
The Clinic Open House Series is expected to increase community awareness of HCPH clinic locations and services, reduce barriers to first-time ...
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