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submitted a letter to UNC Leadership to express our support for gradual implementation of changes to HB381, which allows alcohol sales in athletic facilities on game days, so that we can study its effects in our community. The work of the Coalition has resulted in the implementation of several evidence-based public health strategies geared towards reducing high risk drinking and its related impacts. We have invested substantial time and resources into changing the alcohol culture in our community. We are committed to this work and we look forward to continued dialogue with UNC as we all work collaboratively to create a safe campus and community environment. • New BOH Member Orientation – I met with Dr. Alison Stuebe on August 12, 2019 and Dr. Aparna Jonnal on August 20, 2019. • Well Care of NC – Hugh Johnson, Sr. Manager of Government Affairs, came to meet with County Manager and I to introduce himself. He shared contact information with us and explained how we (staff) and beneficiaries (patients) contact Well Care if we have questions about anything. • Medicaid Transformation Update: Beneficiaries received their enrollment packets July 8, 2019. We are currently in the open enrollment phase where beneficiaries are choosing their Health Plans and Primary Care Provider (PCP). We are not yet listed on the provider list because our contracts are not finalized. This is not unique to OCHD. Several counties and hospitals have not yet signed the PHP contracts because the original agreements were in need of amendments to ensure compliance with State Laws and our operations as a government entity. As of August 15th, I am happy to report that 3 of the 4 Health Plans have submitted the needed amendments and we are moving forward with signing contracts. As patients ask staff questions I recommend we do/communicate the following: • Encourage patients to revisit the enrollment site, App and/or call the line often as it is updated daily as contracts are finalized; https://ncmedicaidplans.gov/enroll • Patients have until September 13th to choose a plan. After this date, patients will be auto assigned to a plan. • Medicaid Transformation does not affect Dental Services. Nothing will change with regard to dental services as a result of choosing a health plan. • Maximus is the official enrollment broker, but we can pass along information to patients to help them as they make a decision about their Managed Care Health Plan. See link below for a comparison of the Health Plans: https://ncmedicaidplans.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/NC%20EB_Comp% 20chart-5%20plan-ENG_v30WEB_073019.pdf • Encourage patients to visit Social Services if they need assistance. An enrollment broker from Maximus is onsite each day, 9am – 4pm to assist. • August 22, 2019 - The department hosted International Delegation from Egypt to discuss Human Trafficking and the role of a local health department in NC. There were 8 emerging leaders with backgrounds ranging from media, law, religion and human rights and relations advocacy. We shared information about Orange County Health Department, training for health department staff, and state & local resources for addressing human trafficking. There was robust information sharing and learning by all in the room. Special thanks to Communications Manager, Kristin Prelipp and Environmental Health Director,