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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH May 22, 2003 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by V. Anne Miles 2 May 22, 2003 The Health Department has contracted with the UNC School of Dentistry for Pediatric Resident Services for 20 years. The Pediatric Resident provides services one day per week in Hillsborough for young children and allows the department to treat younger children and those with more complicated dental problems. The contract amount remains at the same level as the previous year at a total cost of $2400 per year. Motion to approve the renewal of the contract with the UNC School of Dentistry for Pediatric Resident Services for FY 2004 and forward to the Commissioners for approval was made by Lee Werley, seconded by Jonathan Klein, and carried without dissent. C. Contract with Chapel Hill Training and Outreach for Dental Services for Head Start Program Chapel Hill Training and Outreach Program (CHTOP) won the federal contract to provide Head Start services in northern Orange County last year. They have recently opened a new Head Start Center in Hillsborough. One of the requirements of Head Start is that all enrolled children be screened for dental problems and have any problems identified services. CHTOP approached the health department to contract for these services on an annual basis. The services would include screening and any service provision that the children may need for follow-up. Families could elect to receive service from another dental provider if they have one. The contract is for approximately $10,000 on an annual basis or about $100 per child. This includes an on-site screening and full in-office screening for any children identified with needs. In addition, Medicaid reimbursement will be available for services identified as a result of the screening. Serving this population is consistent with the mission and goals of the department to provide services to underserved residents. Motion to approve the draft contract as written, pending corresponding approval by CHTOP; and to forward the contract to the Board of Commissioners for approval was made by Kate Wilder, seconded by Lee Werley, and carried without dissent. D. Board of Health Appointment Recommendations There are two Board members whose terms of office expire on June 30, 2003. Board of Health members are eligible to serve two consecutive three-year terms of office on the Board of Health if the Board member wishes to be re -appointed and if their attendance is adequate. Alan Rimer and Alice White are two members whose first terms expire in June. Both have indicated their willingness to serve an additional three- year term. Mr. Rimer fills the engineer slot on the Board and Dr. White fills one of the at -large slots. In addition, Dr. Adler’s term will expire on June 30, 2003. He fills the optometrist slot on the Board and is not eligible for re-appointment. Dr. Matthew Vizithum, an optometrist from Chapel Hill has submitted an application for Board appointment. Dr. Vizithum also attended the February 2003 Board meeting as a guest and followed that meeting with a letter expressing continued interest in serving on the Board. The optometrist slot is mandated by GS 130A.