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File #: 23-6840    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/7/2023 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 11/14/2023 Final action: 11/14/2023
Title: Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution supporting the efforts of March of Dimes to end the maternal and infant prematurity health crisis, recognizing November as Prematurity Awareness Month, and honoring November 17, 2023 as World Prematurity Day in Harris County.

Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1

Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Resolution

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution supporting the efforts of March of Dimes to end the maternal and infant prematurity health crisis, recognizing November as Prematurity Awareness Month, and honoring November 17, 2023 as World Prematurity Day in Harris County.

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Background and Discussion:

One in eight babies is born preterm each year in Harris County, representing 12.3 percent of all county births. To highlight the needs of pregnant people and babies in Harris County on World Prematurity Day, Precinct One requests approval of a resolution in support of March of Dimes, Harris County Public Health, and other community partners who are working to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

 

Expected Impact:

Raise awareness on the impact of premature births in Harris County.

 

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Precinct(s): Countywide

 

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Anticipated Court Date: November 14, 2023

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Sophie Elsner, Policy Director, Harris County Precinct One

Attachments (if applicable): Resolution to be submitted separately