Agenda - 04-04-2017 - 8-f - National Public Health Week Proclamation

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 4, 2017 Action Agenda Item No. 8-f SUBJECT: National Public Health Week Proclamation DEPARTMENT: Health ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Proclamation Kiana Redd, Public Health Educator, (919) 245-2379 PURPOSE: To adopt a proclamation to officially recognize April 3 through 9, 2017 as National Public Health Week in Orange County. BACKGROUND: Each year the Orange County Health Department and public health agencies across the United States celebrate National Public Health Week to help raise awareness of the important work being done to improve, and protect, the public's health. The Health Department is requesting that the Board approve the proclamation recognizing April 3 through 9, 2017 as National Public Health Week in Orange County. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. The Orange County Health Department works to provide, and advocate for, accessible health (medical, dental, and mental health) services and policies for all who reside in, and/or visit, the County regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.