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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing April 6-12, 2026, as National Public Health Week in Solano County (Chair Brown)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing April 6-12, 2026, as National Public Health Week in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
Over the past 31 years, the first week of April has been designated National Public Health Week by the American Public Health Association (APHA). National Public Health Week brings together communities across the United States to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight health-related issues that are important to improve the nation’s health. The Solano County Health and Social Services (H&SS) Department, Public Health Division, join with the Public Health Program at Touro University’s College of Health Sciences in Vallejo, other California counties, the California Department of Public Health, and other states and counties across the nation in the observance of April 6-12, 2026 as National Public Health Week.
This year’s theme, “Ready. Set. Action!” allows us to reflect on the progress we have made toward good health and to continue taking action to promote and protect the health of all people and communities. The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) will host various activities throughout April to focus on National Public Health Week and the services provided by Solano Public Health.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with the resolution are included in the Board’s FY205/26 Working Budget and National Public Health Week events are budgeted within the Department’s FY2025/26 Working Budget. There is no impact on the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
In recognition of National Public Health Week and promoting the theme of “Ready. Set. Action!” the Solano County Public Health Division is highlighting the work of its programs and will host virtual and in-person events throughout April, including:
• The Solano County Car Seat Connection Program will offer self-guided car seat installation classes in English and Spanish. Upon completion of the course, the client may receive a car seat or assistance with purchasing one.
• Solano County employees may join the acting Health Officer, Dr. Kaiser, for a 15-minute walk around the Courage/Beck campus.
• An internal Health Resource Fair will be hosted on Tuesday, April 14, inviting employees to explore various public health programs through hands-on demonstrations, wellness activities, and interactive learning stations hosted by each Public Health Bureau.
• April will also feature a series of staff workshops focused on leadership, self-development, and process improvement, including trauma-informed leadership training, a Clifton Strengths-based self-discovery session, and quality improvement skills workshops such as Lean Training by the California Department of Public Health and Plan-Do-Study-Act training.
In addition, H&SS will provide outreach to local media outlets to increase awareness of NPHW and the month’s events. H&SS employees will receive daily emails with tips and ideas about how every community member can improve their health.
During National Public Health Week and throughout the year, Solano Public Health’s work on key initiatives to improve the health and safety of Solano County residents, including but not limited to the following:
Solano County Community Health Needs Assessment
The Solano County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is used to prioritize health needs for Solano County Public Health and inform planning efforts across the county. As part of the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Initiative in 2025, Solano Public Health partnered with Solano County Behavioral Health and the Medi-Cal Managed Care plans to develop the CHNA and seek community input, resulting in 687 surveys collected and nearly tripling community participation.
Solano HEALS
Solano HEALs is a culturally rooted program in Solano County focused on improving birth outcomes and maternal mental health for African American women and birthing people, partnering with various organizations and agencies in Solano County. In 2025, through the Centering the Doula Program, Solano HEALs successfully trained community members to become certified doulas-professionals who provide support during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Two hundred clients received Centering the Doula Services. The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) awarded Solano HEALs’ doula model the Model Practice Award for its innovative, community-driven approach.
Nurse-Family Partnership
Solano County’s Maternal Child & Adolescent Health Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program celebrated its 15th anniversary of supporting healthy pregnancies and early childhood development for first-time mothers and their babies in Solano County. It effectively facilitated breastfeeding initiation among nearly all participants.
Solano Public Health Immunization Program
Solano Public Health’s Immunization Program is instrumental in protecting the health and safety of Solano County residents through year-round community vaccination clinics. Many of these vaccination clinics were supported by local community partners, including Touro University of California. In FY2024/25, the Immunization Program hosted 39 vaccine clinics throughout Solano County in senior centers, schools, churches, and community outreach events. 1,101 vaccines were administered, including COVID-19, influenza, and childhood vaccinations. In addition, the immunization program provided 25 trainings to internal and external staff who administer and assist with vaccines, and supported nearly 50 schools and childcare sites with annual immunization reporting.
Health Promotion and Community Wellness
The Solano Oral Health Education and Prevention Program provided 703 students with dental screenings, administered fluoride varnish to 330 students, completed 344 Kindergarten Oral Health Assessments, and provided oral health education to 1,043 students.
Nutrition Services Bureau
The Nutrition Services Bureau’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is vital in providing nutritious foods, nutrition assessments, and breastfeeding education to high-risk low-income birthing parents and their children under five years of age. In FY2024/25, WIC served 9,156 clients, marking its third consecutive year of caseload growth and earning a California Department of Public Health (CDPH) WIC expansion grant to continue expanding access to nutrition services for families with infants and young children across the County.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board of Supervisors may choose not to adopt and present this resolution. This is not recommended because it is an opportunity to raise awareness of issues important to improving public health.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
H&SS partners with various agencies to promote National Public Health Week, including the Healthy Solano Collaborative, Human Resources, and the First 5 Solano Children & Families Commission.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION