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: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hispanic Health Coalition
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 for approval of an agreement with the Hispanic Health Coalition in the amount of $125,000 to cosponsor the 7th Latino Health Summit Conference on March 21-22, 2024 at the University of Houston's University Center.
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Background and Discussion:
Public Health will be entering into an agreement with the Hispanic Health Coalition to cosponsor the 7th Biennial Latino Health Summit. Public Health Services will contribute $125,000 towards the event budget to aid in offsetting the cost for attendees. They will provide event and logistical support throughout the planning and event dates.
Expected Impact:
The mission of the Latino Health Summit is to address health inequities through education, advocacy, research, and access to healthcare. This year's event will be a hybrid convening of like-minded individuals focused on supporting the needs of the Hispanic community in making steps towards positive outcomes for the social determinants of health.
Alternative Options:
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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