Approved Minutes of February 26, 2025

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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH February 26, 2025 possible' in an information campaign. Dr. Rodgers noted that screen time includes TV, cell phones, iPads, and computers, and said that some of these recommendations to spend less time using screens may feel contradictory, especially to young people —for example, schoolwork may require a screen and take a long time to complete, and it feels unfair for screens to be considered "okay" for working but not playing. Access to Care Committee Dr. Rodgers provided the update for the Access to Care Committee. The committee has pivoted slightly regarding the Photovoice project and is now collaborating with students from UNC Gillings to pilot the Photovoice project. The committee is also seeking a Practicum student to assist with additional data collection over the summer. The group is in the process of rank- ordering the priority populations to help determine the order for data collection and, once they have completed this ranking, is exploring how to connect with the populations. Dr. Royce added that there will be a digital presentation of the photographs and that the group is looking into making a photobook with the collected data. Dr. Rodgers shared that the committee is also concerned with reassuring community members about precautions that the health department is taking to protect immigrants. The committee will next meet in late March. Dr. Stuebe asked whether the health department would be distributing red cards —which have instructions in multiple languages on one side, and on the other say "I am not opening my door without a warrant" —for undocumented folks. Ms. Stewart shared that these have been ordered but have not arrived yet. Ad Hoc Committee on Well Rules Mr. Whitaker provided the update for the Ad Hoc Committee on Well Rules. He shared that the litigation case remains ongoing, and that the committee is working within that context. At the most recent meeting, Environmental Health Staff gave a very thorough presentation regarding well setback requirements and regulations in other North Carolina counties and in states across the USA. Mr. Whitaker shared that the regulations are very diverse across regions, are often specific to local geography, and that there may not be a lot of science behind them. There was not a clear pattern across the regulations that the committee was able to use as guidance. He said the committee is not planning to meet again until after the litigation case is resolved, as the results of the case may influence any actions that the committee takes. Connections to Community Support Committee The Connections to Community Support Committee will next meet in early March. V. Approval of the February 26, 2025, Agenda Motion to approve the agenda of the February 26, 2025, BOH meeting was made by Commissioner Amy Fowler, seconded by Dr. Shielda Rodgers, and carried without dissent. VI. Approval of January 22, 2025, Minutes S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agendas &Abstracts\2025 Agenda and Abstracts/ February Page 3