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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 Co...
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