1997 S Aging - Agreement between UNC Hospitals and Orange County for the continuation of the Wellness program

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA UNCH#642 COUNTY OF ORANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALS AND ORANGE COUNTY THIS AGREEMENT, made effective the I st day of July, 1997 by and between The University of North Carolina Hospitals, hereinafter referred to as "The Hospital," and Orange County, for and on behalf of the Department of Aging, hereinafter referred to as "The County". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, The County desires to provide the services of a full-time Wellness Program Director to work with The Hospital to expand existing programs and to develop and implement new programs to serve the health and wellness needs of seniors in Orange County, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, The Hospital desires to provide financial and other resources to The County in support of existing and new senior health and wellness programs under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the following mutual promises, covenants, and conditions, The Hospital and The County agree as follows: 1. The County will provide the following: a. The services of a full-time Wellness Program Coordinator who will have the following responsibilities: (1) Prepare an annual Older Adult Wellness Plan("Wellness Plan") with the assistance of the Wellness staff team submitted to the Advisory Committee for approval. (2) Implement the Wellness Plan which includes the coordination of community-based partnership resources and the direct provision of services offered at Senior Centers. (3)Promote the increased involvement of older adults in the Wellness Program with the assistance of community-based partnerships. (4) Evaluate the impact of the Wellness Program initiatives on older adults by the establishment of assessment procedures.