Title
Vote on a request to accept $2,250 Community Health Grant Funds
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to accept $2,250 Community Health Grant Funds
Introduction & Background:
Orange County Health Department (OCHD) received the Community Health Grant grant in 2017 and was reselected in 2018. Chatham County nutrition services, in partnership with OCHD nutrition services, is a subrecipient for this grant.
Discussion & Analysis:
Chatham County will be responsible for the following under the grant:
1. Replicate the OCHD voucher program for 90 Medical Nutrition Therapy and 60 Diabetes Self-Management Education appointments to the target population of Chatham County uninsured and underinsured clients ($15 voucher/MNT or DSME unit).
2. Manage tracking of voucher appointments and submit monthly invoices to OCHD for reimbursement.
Total amount to be received= $2250
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:
This voucher program will improve access to nutrition services for those uninsured or underinsured. Increased access to these services can improve the health of the individuals, reducing obesity and chronic disease effects
Budgetary Impact: No Local Funding Requested
Recommendation: Vote on a request to accept $2,250 Community Health Grant Funds