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Vote to accept $10,000 in award funds as a recipient of the Local Health Department Recognition Award for Child Health North Carolina Public Health Association
Abstract
Introduction & Background: Each year at its annual conference, the North Carolina Public Health Association recognizes local health departments with awards related to Child Health. This year, the Chatham County Public Health Department received the Local Health Department Recognition Award for its innovative work to improve maternal and child health through the Mariposa Project, in partnership with EMBRACe. The project connects Chatham families with wraparound support services.
Discussion & Analysis: The Local Health Department Recognition Award recognizes local health departments that have developed an innovative program that has produced measurable, sustainable outcomes. All local health departments are eligible for consideration. Up to three local health departments receive awards consisting of monetary grants of up to $10,000 to be used by the grantees for activities such as special projects, staff development or educational materials.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: Aligns with plan goal “Foster a healthy community”.
Budgetary Impact: No Local Funding Requested.
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to accept $10,000 in award funds as a recipient of the Local Health Department Recognition Award for Child Health North Carolina Public Health Association.