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MINUTES-Draft <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br /> April 25, 2018 <br />S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda & Abstracts\2018 Agenda & Abstracts/ March Page 3 <br /> <br />Sexually Transmitted Diseases – Chlamydia is on the rise. Syphilis is also very high. HIV cases <br />have stayed constant and are low in comparison to national and state numbers. <br /> <br />Outbreaks – There were four in 2017. There was a school influenza outbreak that resulted in 38 <br />cases over 3 months. There were also 2 separate Noro Virus-like outbreaks at a sorority and a <br />fraternity house. The last outbreak involved Pertussis. <br /> <br /> <br />The BOH members had questions that were addressed by Ms. Vann. <br /> <br />C. Fluoride Ad Hoc Committee Update <br /> <br />Jessica Frega, BOH member, gave an update on the first ad hoc fluoride committee meeting. <br />Highlights are below: <br /> <br />• OWASA requests - have medical/dental experts weigh in by recruiting experts outside <br />of the OCHD, public comments by having an online poll/survey and one public comment <br />hearing, address those that oppose fluoridation, receive a clear understandable final <br />report that is comprised once the ad hoc committee synthesize themes, forward it to the <br />experts and reports to the BOH <br />• Discussion was had amongst BOH members regarding methods to fulfill OWASA’s <br />requests. <br />• The next ad hoc meeting will be held on July 18th. <br /> <br />The BOH members had questions that were addressed by Ms. Frega. <br /> <br />D. NALBOH Annual Conference <br /> <br />Quintana Stewart, Health Director, gave an overview of the upcoming 2018 NALBOH <br />conference scheduled for August 8-10, 2018 at the Marriot Raleigh Crabtree Valley in Raleigh. <br />There will be great networking opportunities, public health governance, national attendees and <br />discussion on the roles and responsibilities of local BOH. This year’s topics include the opioid <br />epidemic and Accreditation. Registration rates vary dependent on whether you attend the pre- <br />conference, full conference or just one day. <br /> <br />Ms. Susan Elmore added she goes every year and leaves energized. As a member on the <br />ANCBH, she stated that there are $500 scholarships that assist with registration. She <br />requested that those interested notify her. She also stated that it’s the first time it’s being held in <br />Raleigh and is a great opportunity. <br /> <br />VI. Action Items (Non-Consent) <br /> <br />A. Strategic Plan 2018-2020 <br /> <br />Beverly Scurry, BOH Strategic Plan Manager, revealed the final look for the 2018-2020 <br />Strategic Plan. BOH members commented that the Strategic Plan was visually appealing. <br />Thanks were given to Kristin Prelipp, Communications Manager, for the new look and branding <br />of the Strategic Plan. <br />