Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Purchase Order
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 for approval to purchase gift cards using grant funds in the amount of $10,000 to provide incentives for participants in the Healthy in Harris County project healthy grocery shopping sessions.
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Background and Discussion:
The Healthy in Harris County project addresses critical chronic disease challenges, as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, chronic lower respiratory disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease remain leading causes of death in Harris County. The project objectives include helping residents establish health routines, empowering them to take control of their health, building trusting relationships with their medical team, documenting health information, and increasing awareness of HCPH prevention programs. This purchase supports the supportive healthy grocery shopping sessions, a distinct program component conducted by an HCPH dietitian at partnering grocery store(s). At least 100 Harris County residents will learn practical tips on how to shop healthy utilizing the national dietary guidelines and/or guidelines provided by their physician based on their specific chronic disease. Participants will receive hands-on guidance navigating grocery store aisles, reading and understanding nutrition labels, identifying nutritious food options, and maki...
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