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MINUTES-Draft <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br />June 28, 2017 <br />S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda & Abstracts\2017 Agenda & Abstracts/ June Page 5 <br /> Social Determinants of Health Subcommittee <br /> Liska Lackey, Johanna Birckmayer, Jennifer Deyo and Mia Burroughs <br /> <br /> Physical Activity and Nutrition <br />Jessica Frega, Timothy Smith, Susan Elmore and Bruce Baldwin (Although he <br />wasn’t present, he was added to this subcommittee and will attend his first <br />meeting in August.) <br /> <br /> Substance Abuse and Mental Health <br />Sam Lasris, Paul Chelminski, Barbara Chavious, Timothy Smith and Jessica <br />Frega <br /> <br /> <br />B. Health Director Report <br /> <br />In addition to her report, Dr. Cilenti stated that she will be participating in an upcoming meeting <br />that will include UNC, the county manager, Dr. Mike Steiner, past FSA chair, in which part of the <br />discussion involves the commitment to behavioral health services, particularly for those ages 0- <br />25. Dr. Cilenti also mentioned that she and Dr. Steiner will be meeting next week to explore <br />opportunities for our health department to work together with UNC to address the needs of <br />children in Orange County. <br /> <br />Dr. Cilenti will be a part of the search committee for a new Associate Vice Chancellor that will <br />oversee their student health and wellness program. UNC wants her to represent the OCHD to <br />get a community perspective. <br /> <br />Dr. Cilenti stated that, although the requested position was not granted, the OCHD will be <br />helping prepare the scope of work and providing leadership for the behavioral health position. <br />Interviews will most likely occur in September. <br /> <br />Dr. Cilent announced that Dr. Bruce Baldwin has been appointed by the BOCC to the BOH and <br />congratulated all of the reappointments that were approved by the BOCC. Lastly, she <br />mentioned that she, along with Alan Clapp, Rebecca Crawford, met with OWASA’s leadership, <br />took a tour and saw how raw water becomes drinking water. A letter of support to continue <br />fluoridation of water was also offered. OWASA will resume fluoridation of water as soon as their <br />equipment improvements are completed. <br /> <br />C. Media Items <br /> <br />Media items were in the packet which focused on Orange County’s events and our <br />involvement in various efforts. <br /> <br />At 8:15pm, Sam Lasris motioned to move into closed session and Jessica Frega <br />seconded. <br /> <br /> <br />VIII. Closed Session to Discuss Health Director Recruitment <br /> <br />During the closed session, the Board of Health discussed the recruitment process with Mr. <br />Ozuna and Ms. Bartholomew. <br />