HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-03-2001-5aORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 3, 2001
Action Agenda
Item No. ~_ p
SUBJECT: Public Health Month Proclamation
DEPARTMENT: Health
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S):
Proclamation
List of Activities
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rosemary Summers, ext 2411
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 9fi8-4501
Durham 6$$-7331
Mebane 336-227-2031
PURPOSE: To proclaim the month of April as "Public Health Month".
BACKGROUND: April is traditionally recognized as Public Health Month in North Carolina.
National organizations such as the National Association of City and County Health Officials
(NACCHO) and the American Public Health Association (APHA) recognize a week in April as
public health week.
The Orange County Health Department is planning a variety of activities in Orange County as
found on the attached "Public Health Month Activities in Orange County." Health education,
screening, outreach, and public awareness events are scheduled.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the attached
proclamation designating April as Public Health Month in Orange County.
ORANGE CDUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC HEALTH MONTH PROCLAMATION
APRIL 2001
Whereas, Over the past SO years, the United States has achieved significant increases in
life expectancy and reductions in the incidence of injury, disability and disease,
Whereas, Of the SD additional years of life expectancy we have gained since the turn of the
century, the public health approach is credited with the majority-approximately
25 years--of our improvements in our health status and expanded life
expectancy,
Whereas, Promoting the health and weld-being of all residents of Orange County is
paramount; and
Whereas, Controlling and eliminating communicable diseases are necessary to ensure that
our communities are healthy places in which to live; and .
Whereas, Protecting residents by safeguarding water and food supplies and monitoring
waste discharge systems is critical for environmental and personal health; and
Whereas, Encouraging healthy lifestyle behaviors assures optimal quality of life and
improved health status; and
Whereas, Ensuring the optimal growth and development for all Orange County children is
vital for the future of our communities; and - --_:
Whereas, Public Health contributes to the prosperity of Orange County residents by
promoting health, preventing disease, and protecting the environment, everyday,
every where, and for everybody regardless of religious, ethnic or socioeconomic
background;
Whereas Public Health Month provides the focused opportunity for the public and public
health professionals to celebrate collaborative efforts that have led to
community health successes and forge new partnerships to battle emerging
threats; and
Whereas Public Health Month provides an opportunity to highlight and commend the
efforts of public health professionals to protect, promote and enhance the health
of all residents across Orange County; and
Therefore, We hereby proclaim April 2001 as PUBLIC HEALTH MONTH in Orange
County.
Stephen Halkiotis, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
Public Health Month 2001
Healthy People in Healthy Communities Tour
Activities scheduled as of March 8, 2001
Apri12-27, 2001. Leap Forward into Fitness. Orange County Employee Wellness Event.
Collaboration with the Employee Consortium. Participants will earn points for physical
activity and have a chance to win prizes. Group exercise April 11 & 18 @ Recreation
and Parks in Hillsborough, l2 noon. Contact Donna King :245-2449.
Apri12, 2001 Project HomeStart. Healthy Meals for Healthy Families.
7 p.m. Contact Karen Seifert : 24S 2424
Apri19, 2001 Asthma Fair @ Cameron Park Elementary
6-8:30 p.m. Contact Ron Holdway :245-2371
April 11, 2001 Career Fair @ A.L. Stanback. Featuring: Nutritionist/Registered Dieti-
cian. Contact: Karen Seifert.
Apri117, 2001 Nutrition Presentation to TOPS @ Recreation and Parks, Hillsborough.
12 noon. Contact: Karen Seifert.
Apri121, 2001 Car Seat Clinic for all Family Resource Centers @ S. Estes Family Re-
source Center, l0 a.m.-12 p.m. Contact Louise Echols: 245-2462.
Apri122, 2001 Apple Chill 1-6 p.m. Contact: Darrell Renfroe 245-2445, Karen Seifert
245-2424, Ellen Young, Healthy Carolinians 9G8-2022 ext. 292.
Apri124-25, 2001 Earth Walk @ lawn behind GSC. 7th graders
Environmental Fair. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m, each day. Contact Bohn Sauls :245-2081
Apri12S, 2001 Responsible Decision Making and consequences of sexual activity @
New Century High School, 9:20 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Contact Donna King: 245-2449
Apri127-28, 2001 Relay for Life Cancer Control Booth
@ East Chapel Hill H.S. Friday 6-11 p.m. Sat. $ a.m. -1 p.m. Sign up for shifts.
Contact: Donna King 245-2449
Apri128, 2001 Family FunFest @ Big Barn Hillsborough
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact Darrell Renfroe 245-2445 and
Louise Echols/Car Seat Check 245-2462.
*If you are interested in observing, just call the contact person
to make arrangements.