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Vote on a Request to approve $20,757 Maternal and Child Health Mini Grants Funds.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a Request to approve $20,757 Maternal and Child Health Mini Grants Funds.
Introduction & Background: In 2017, the state’s overall infant mortality rate was 7.1 deaths per 1,000 live births, which represents a slight decrease from the 2016 rate of 7.2 deaths per 1,000 live births. Significant racial disparities remain, however, as the 2017 non-Hispanic African American rate was more than twice the non-Hispanic white rate at 12.7 per 1,000 live births.
The goals of these one-time Maternal and Child Health Mini Grant funds are to positively impact the communities maternal and child health outcomes and build Local Health Department capacity to address health equity and social determinants of health.
The Agreement Addendum provides one-time funds to the Local Health Department to strengthen existing efforts and/or program activities by providing staff training, purchasing programmatic equipment and supporting men and women in reproductive life planning.
Discussion & Analysis: The Local Health Department shall submit the information stating how the funds will be utilized based on local needs.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: Fostering a healthy community by assuring access to health care for all county residents.
Budgetary Impact: No Local Funding Requested.
Recommendation: Vote on a Request to approve $20,757 Maternal and Child Health Mini Grants Funds.