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MINUTES <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br />AUGUST 27, 1998 <br /> <br />Board of Health Minutes <br />Transcription completed by Patsy L. Bateman 4 august 27, 1998 <br /> <br />“Passport” and were very impressed. Depending on our experience they may encourage other <br />counties to use this. This book will be available for private physician offices at some point. <br /> <br />This project was largely the work of a UNC student. Tim Ives stated that during his tenure with <br />the Board of Health, this was the first tangible hands on/high quality project and Margaret Brown <br />agreed. The Board of Health congratulated the persons involved with this project for a job well <br />done. <br /> <br />IV. HEALTH DIRECTOR’S REPORT <br /> <br />A. HEALTHY CAROLINIANS <br />Included in the Board packet was the brochure for the Statewide Annual Healthy Carolinians <br />meeting, October 12th and 13th in Greensboro. The Orange County Healthy Carolinians <br />Steering Committee met last month and finalized the list of reappointments to the new council. <br />Members that were present divided up the list and are in the process of contacting people to <br />see if they are willing to serve on the revised council. This reconstructed/reconfigured council <br />will get together in October for an initial luncheon. An Annual Meeting will be held in November <br />where there will be an Orange County report on health / health status, an update on some of the <br />assessment figures that were included in the original Healthy Carolinians, as well as having <br />Committees and subcommittees report on their action plans for the year. The Health Choice <br />Outreach subcommittee will be under the Needs of Children once it reaches a stable state. The <br />fitness subcommittee is under Preventive Services. There will also be a subcommittee on <br />substance abuse problems, but an even narrower focus will be on smoking control. <br /> <br />B. DIRECTOR’S WORK PLAN <br />The Director’s Work Plan was included as a part of the Board of Health packet. The plan was <br />presented with six and twelve month objectives. The plan fits well with what is occurring in the <br />Health Department now. <br /> <br />The capital needs of dental health have not been a high priority and need to be addressed. <br />During the current budget cycle, it became apparent how old their equipment is. If it were not <br />for the UNC Dental School patching them together with their “cast offs”, the dental service would <br />be severely compromised. <br /> <br />A question was asked regarding how the Board will receive feedback in six months regarding <br />achievement of objectives. It was agreed that short narratives on each objective with what has <br />been accomplished and hasn’t been would be prepared. <br /> <br />C. IMPORTANT DATES / UPCOMING EVENTS <br />The La Fiesta del Pueblo is a kick-off event for Preventive Services and also for Needs of <br />Children because they are focusing not only on the Hispanic/Latino population but are focusing <br />on children as well. The Festifall 5k walk on October 4th is part of the Fitness subcommittee. <br />This is a partnership effort as well and lots of agencies are involved. The Kiwanis are going to <br />take this on as a long-term project. <br /> <br />La Fiesta is September 12th and 13th and has grown into a huge event. Partnerships include <br />Duke University, UNC Hospitals, Lincoln Health Center, Piedmont Health Center, Chapel Hill <br />Pediatrics, School of Pharmacy, and several pharmaceutical companies are donating items. <br />A statewide referral plan has been implemented to follow-up identified high-risk patients. Jerry