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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH March 24, 2010 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Anne Miles Cassell 7 March 24, 2010 Department be accepted despite being located too close to the house foundation. The Board upheld the staff decision to issue a permit requiring that a new well be located in an acceptable location and that the improperly located well be abandoned. The following week, Ms. Davidson’s contractor returned to complete the job in accordance with the permit and the project has been issued a final approval. b. Follow-up letter to Town of Chapel Hill: The Board was provided with a copy of the letter sent to the town of Chapel Hill as directed by the Board of Health at the February meeting. c. Biosolids Summit Update: On March 16, 2010, the Board of County Commissioners was provided an update on the planned Biosolids Summit sponsored by NC State University. Health Department staff have participated in the planning committee meetings for the summit. The Summit will be held April 27 – 28, 2010. d. March is National Nutrition Month: National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). The theme for this year is “Nutrition from the Ground Up”. During National Nutrition Month®, the ADA reminds everyone that an easy way to focus on eating better is to start with the basics and build nutritional health from the ground up. Health can be improved with even minor weight reduction (5-10% weight loss). Also health can be improved by adoption of a healthy lifestyle, eating smart and moving more even if no weight loss occurs. ADA recommends starting slowly and building a good foundation to become healthier for a lifetime. Further information can be obtained by contacting Renee Kemske, MPH, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian, Orange County Health Department, rkemske@co.orange.nc.us e. April is Public Health Month: April is NC Public Health Month – a chance to promote the role of public health in the state and the community. The Department will be releasing a series of public service announcements (PSAs). Each division has been asked to develop a PSA script promoting their section and services. The Board of Health was also encouraged to write and voice a script that explains their role in protecting health of county residents. We will use the PSAs throughout the year to tell the public about our role and services. f. Media Clips: Media clips relative to current issues were distributed to Board members. g. Pending and Recurring Items: A table of pending and recurring Board of Health agenda items is provided for reference on future planning. h. Rosemary Summers called the Board’s attention to an additional informational handout of a draft copy of “Public Health Improvement Plan Draft – Task Force Report” and noted that it would likely be finalized by the state legislature in April.