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MINUTES <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br />May 27, 2009 <br />Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Anne Miles Cassell 2 May 27,, 2009 <br />healthy activities into church functions and daily activities. <br /> <br />Matt Vizithum asked if this program is an original model or has been done elsewhere. Dr. Eng <br />replied that this program is one of the first programs working with African American men on <br />cardiac related health issues. Other programs have been done involving women. The <br />program has found that men are more receptive to a one on one mentoring approach, <br />whereas, women are more receptive to group activities so that is the approach the program is <br />using for optimal results. <br /> <br />Dr. Summers questioned the goal of 120 navigators and keepers being an ambitious number <br />to recruit from the churches. Mr. Eubanks replied that not all navigators and keepers will come <br />from the churches; many community members that are not church participants will also be <br />trained. Dr. Summers also asked if there is a plan for continuation after the grant is over. Dr. <br />Eng replied that another grant is in the process of being applied for and several of the larger <br />churches are setting a plan in action to continue this program as part of their ministry. <br /> <br />Anissa Vines asked if women were involved in this program and if so, what role the women are <br />playing in this project. Keith Cooke replied that the women were needed and a very <br />important part of the program. <br /> <br />The Chair thanked the Brother’s Keeper project participants for their informative presentation. <br /> <br />II. Approval of May 27, 2009 Agenda <br /> <br />The Chair requested the addition of Item V. H. Resolution Against Section 10.26 of Senate Bill <br />202 “Public Health Improvement Plan” to the Agenda. <br /> <br />The motion to approve the Agenda of May 27, 2009 as amended was made by Matt Vizithum, <br />seconded by Steve Yuhasz, and carried without dissent. <br /> <br />III. Public Comment for Items NOT on Printed Agenda <br /> <br />None <br /> <br />IV. Action Items on CONSENT Agenda <br /> <br /> Minutes approval of April 23, 2009 meeting. <br /> <br />A. Contract Renewal with Person County for Preparedness Coordinator <br /> <br />The State of North Carolina has received federal funds from the Centers for Disease <br />Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure that North Carolina is prepared in the event of <br />a public health emergency. Allocated pass-through funds enabled Orange County to <br />employ a full-time public health preparedness coordinator (Public Health Nurse II) from <br />2003-2008. Reductions in funding since 2006 make it impossible to support a full-time <br />nursing position with these funds. An agreement with Person County in 2008 to share a <br />Preparedness Coordinator position ensures that the deliverables as mandated are met. <br /> Pat Gentry, the Preparedness Coordinator hired by Person County spends 2 to 2 ½ days <br />per week in Orange County. The Agreement began on December 1, 2008 and