Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Barbie Robinson, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA:
? Regular RCA
? Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): 100001000000986
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Participation (if applicable): N/A
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval of a position effective September 25, 2021 associated with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services/Ending the HIV Epidemic-A Plan for America Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America (EHE) is a plan that aims to end the HIV epidemic in the United States by 2030. The plan leverages critical scientific advances in HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and outbreak response by coordinating the highly successful programs, resources, and infrastructure of many U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies and offices.
Expected Impact:
Impact of the initiative to significantly reduce new HIV infections over the project period will include 1) implementation of strategies to treat HIV rapidly and effectively to achieve sustained viral suppression; 2) reducing the effects of co-occurring conditions; 3) reducing disparities in Harris County and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations; and 4) implementation of strategies to rapidly provide HIV treatment services in response to potential outbreaks.
Alternative Options:
There is no alternative to not adding this position. Position is recommended by grant to ensure development, implementation, and completion of work plan activities.
Alignment with Goal(s):
? Justice and Safety
? Economic Opportunity
? Housing
? Public Health
? Transportation
? Flooding
? Environment
? Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): 02/23/2021, Agenda Item # 160, Grant Award
Location:
Address (if applicable list below):
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