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MINUTES-Draft ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH September 18, 2019 S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda & Abstracts\2019 Agenda & Abstracts/ September Page 2 plays in carrying out core functions and essential services, 2) identify the laws and statutes regulating the local public health system, and 3) describe the guidelines and expectations for being an effective board member. The covered training content was divided into six sections. • Public Health Milestones and Current Challenges • Public Health Functions and Essential Services • Legal Responsibilities and Authority • Local Governance Boards • Board Members’ Work • Effective Governance Time was allowed for questions and the completion of registration and evaluation materials associated with the training. The BOH members had questions that were addressed by Mr. Raynor. VI. Reports and Discussion with Possible Action A. Health Directors Report In addition to her report, Ms. Stewart mentioned the following: • Ms. Stewart began by expressing her appreciation for Mr. Raynor for his presentation. She also thanked the Board for their support. • Last night, the BOCC approved Dr. Lee Pickett for the BOH Veterinarian seat. Dr. Pickett currently sits on the Animal Services Advisory Board. She’ll be attending our October Board meeting. • On September 3rd, the Department of Health & Human Services announced that the Medicaid Transformation transition to managed care will go-live on February 1, 2020. There will not be two stages; all regions in the state will have the same start date. The OCHD is still working on finalizing the contracts. • The OCHD Diabetes Self-Management Education Program has been selected for the 2019 John Bowdish Community Award from the Division of Public Health for the North Carolina Diabetes Advisory Council. Renee Kemske, Program Manager, and Ms. Stewart will take receipt of the reward on November 8th in Raleigh. • Ms. Stewart briefly mentioned that the BOH will work on the e-cigarette policy soon referencing that the Trump Administration announced plans to ban flavored e-cigarettes due to the deaths and illnesses caused by vaping. Ms. Stewart also reminded the Board of some upcoming events which included: • September 20, 2019 - “Be the Light” 3rd Annual Suicide Prevention Walk; 6pm – 7:30pm Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street at Carrboro Town Hall • September 24 – 27, 2019 – NCALHD Meeting & NC Public Health Association Fall Education Conference, Greensboro, NC • September 30, 2019 – Orange County Opioid Task Force Meeting • October 10, 2019 – Groundwater Training, sponsored by the Health Equity Council, 9am-12pm, 300 West Tryon Street, BOCC Room 230, Hillsborough, NC