Approved Minutes of May 24, 2023

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MINUTES-Draft ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH May 24, 2023 presence on the Board would give her access to information we wouldn't traditionally share with competitors. In addition, Piedmont Health is one of the agencies that our Board reviews for outside funding. Although Ms. Stewart did not have a vote on the candidate's recommendation, she noted that she just wanted to make her apprehensions known to the Board. A lively discussion was held in which Board members expressed their opinions and concerns on Ms. Stewart's apprehensions. Commissioner Bedford reminded all of the BOCC's meeting schedule. She also mentioned that there is a possibility that the BOCC will choose a candidate if one isn't submitted. It was determined that Dr. Jane Weintraub did not have a NC license, which is required according to state statute. It was concluded that Dr. Davia Nickelson was also an exceptional candidate. A vote ensued to recommend Dr. Nickelson to the BOCC as the Dental Seat Representative. Motion to recommend the appointment of Dr. Davia Nickelson and forward to the Board of County Commissioners was made by Aparna Jonnal, seconded by Dr. Lee Pickett, and carried without dissent. VI. Educational Sessions A. State of the County Health (SOTCH) Report Ashley Rawlinson, Healthy Carolinians of Orange County (HCOC) Coordinator, presented the 2022 State of the County Health Report (SOTCH). The SOTCH is a report that is produced every year in between the Community Health Assessment (CHA). Below are highlights from Ms. Rawlinson's presentation. Leading Causes of Death • Since the 2019 CHA, the 3 leading causes of death (cancer, heart disease and stroke) have not changed. • As of March 1, 2023, there were 27 COVID-related deaths in OC. o Confirmed COVID case percentages were provided separated by race, sex, and age. - Rachel Royce had questions regarding statistics and a breakdown of the rates in terms of numbers. Ms. Rawlinson stated that she will follow up. • In 2021, there were 29 Opioid overdose deaths and 110 emergency department visits. Health Behaviors • The number of alcohol-related calls from those under 21 had decreased yearly. - Rachel Royce asked for the nature of the calls. Ms. Rawlinson stated that she will follow up. • The highest suicide rates were females in the age groups of 45-54 years and 55-64 years. Rachel Royce asked if there were females over the age of 74 that committed suicide to which Ms. Rawlinson confirmed that this was accurate as of 2021. Ms. Royce also wanted to know the actual numbers of suicides in OC vs just having the percentages. • Some suicide prevention and awareness campaigns include "Be the 1 To" and "Be the Light" Suicide Awareness Walk (the walk did not occur during COVID). S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda&Abstracts\2023 Agenda&Abstracts/ May Page 3