Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Barbie L. Robinson, MPP, JD, CHC - Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Episcopal Health Foundation
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with Episcopal Health Foundation to modify the budget allocation for the Black Maternal and Infant Health Project.
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Background and Discussion:
The Maternal and Child Health pilot program aims to increase access to care for Black women living in Harris County who are new and/or expecting mothers. The program aims to decrease maternal health disparities, maternal mortality, maternal morbidity, and infant mortality. These outcomes are achieved through resource navigation and education through a systematic approach of care coordination.
Expected Impact:
This grant improves access to care by streamlining existing and new resources offered to mothers and children through Harris County Public Health and expanding resource navigation across health and social services systems through home visiting and evidence-based curriculums. Direct health education would impact pregnancy outcomes, mothers' health and life-course, and infants' overall health and development.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
07/19/2022
196
Approved Contract
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
FY 23
FY 24
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