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Adopt and present a resolution declaring April 2-8, 2012 as Public Health Week in Solano County (Supervisor Seifert)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends the Board adopt and present a resolution declaring April 2-8, 2012 as Public Health Week in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
For more than a decade, American Public Health Association (APHA) and communities around the country have recognized National Public Health Week each April by highlighting public health achievements and raising awareness of issues important to improving the public's health.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The staff time associated with the preparation of this item is budgeted within the Department's Fiscal Year 2011/2012 budget.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the APHA, selects a different issue around which to rally together and focus on efforts to protect the nation's health. During National Public Health Week 2012, APHA will continue its broad vision to make America the healthiest nation in one generation by building on the National Prevention Strategy, created by the National Prevention Council, to improve health and wellness across the lifespan. National Public Health Week will help educate families, communities and public officials about the importance of creating environments that promote healthy lifestyles and healthy choices. This year's theme is "A Healthier America Begins TODAY. Join the Movement!"
· Child Safety Seat Demonstration on:
o Tuesday, April 5, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM at 355 Tuolumne St., Vallejo.
o Tuesday, April 10 from 9:30 to 12 PM at 1860 Pennsylvania Ave., Fairfield.
o Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 10 AM to 12 PM at 365 Tuolumne St., Vallejo.
· Re-Think Your Drink Workshop on Thursday, April 19 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at 2101 Courage Drive, multipurpose room in Fairfield.
· Weekly Cooking Demonstrations to WIC Clients at WIC clinic sites:
o Tuesday, April 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at 275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield.
o Thursday, April 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at 356 Tuolumne, Vallejo.
· Healthy Choices on a Budget Cooking Class: March 26, April 2, April 9 and April 16 5-7pm at 2101 Courage Drive, Fairfield WIC Office.
· Breastfeeding Coalition Meeting Thursday, April 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at 2101 Courage Drive Fairfield.
· Community Immunization Clinic at the Vacaville Total Home and Garden Show April 20, 21 and 22 at 50 Nut Tree Road, Vacaville, CA.
· Bike Rodeos at Solano County elementary schools to teach children safety skills including the rules of the road and how to check bikes for hazards such as wobbly seats or worn brakes. Events will take place on:
o Thursday, April 19 from 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM at Anna Kyle Elementary, Fairfield.
o Thursday, April 19 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at Joe Henderson Elementary, Benicia.
o Friday, April 27 from 3 to 5 PM at Cleo Gordon Elementary, Fairfield.
· Confidential Rapid HIV Testing in Fairfield, Rio Vista, and Vallejo throughout the month of April (see web site above for dates, times, and locations).
· Media outreach to local media outlets to increase awareness about the importance of creating environments that promote healthy lifestyles and healthy choices.
· Distribution of Be Healthy coloring books to children in WIC clinics, health and dental clinics and county libraries.
· Daily e-mails to Health & Social Services employees with ideas to help draw attention to things we can do within our community and neighborhoods to create a healthier America, including
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to adopt this resolution. This is not recommended because this is an opportunity to recognize and raise awareness of public health issues important to improving the public's health.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
To promote National Public Health Week, the Department partners with various agencies and organizations in the community, including APHA, Christian Health Center, Community Medical Centers, Mission Solano, Salvation Army, Solano County Elementary Schools, Solano County Libraries, Solano Coalition for Better Health, Success Center-Mare Island, Vacaville Total Home and Garden Show, and others.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION