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ORANGE COUNTY 009 <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> Action A nd <br /> ts <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Item No. <br /> Meeting Date: NOVEMBER 17, 1987 <br /> SUBJECT: HEALTH PROMOTION ALLOCATION <br /> DEPARTMENT: HEALTH PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No <br /> ATTACHMENT(5) : INFORMATION CONTACT: CHARLES <br /> NONE HARPER,X311 <br /> TELEPHONE NUMBER: <br /> Hillsborough - 732-8181 <br /> Chapel Hill - 968-4501 <br /> Mebane - 227-2031 <br /> Durham - 688-7331 <br /> PURPOSE: To consider acceptance of an allocation of $17,462.23 from the <br /> N.C. Division of Health Services for use in FY 87-88 to <br /> develop and implement a health promotion program. Support <br /> resources for this program include: creation of a Program <br /> Coordinator position; purchase of medical equipment and <br /> supplies; and use of agency clerical services. <br /> BACKGROUND: This allocation is part of a statewide effort to enable health <br /> departments to initiate health The <br /> Health department intends to offeromtheonprogram1ttos�County <br /> employees in the beginning phase. The program's intent is to <br /> identify major health risks for cancer, heart disease and <br /> accidents and to assist the individual in developing and <br /> following a personal risk reduction plan. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S) : <br /> Health Board Recommendations: <br /> Approve the State allocation of $17,462.23 and the <br /> budget for use of funds as follows: proposed <br /> Personnel <br /> 11,500.00 (1/2 yr, funding Health <br /> Operating Costs Program Coordinator) <br /> 1,302 .23 <br /> Capital Expenditures 4, 660. 00 (Medical equipment- <br /> Refetron) <br /> $17,462.23 '" <br />