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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing October 2016 as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month and November 2016 as Prematurity Awareness Month to support activities that promote risk reduction and healthy birth outcomes in Solano County (Chairwoman Hannigan)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health & Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing October 2016 as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month and November 2016 as Prematurity Awareness Month to support activities that promote risk reduction and healthy birth outcomes in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recognize October 2016 as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month and November 2016 as Prematurity Awareness Month. H&SS's Public Health Division, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Bureau joins CDC and CDPH in these recognitions to increase public awareness of SIDS and premature births and to provide information regarding risk reduction steps Solano County residents can follow. This resolution acknowledges the commitment by the community to reduce rates of SIDS and premature births, and the need to follow safe sleep recommendations and healthy pregnancies to promote and protect the health of women, infants and their families.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The staff time associated with the planning SIDS Awareness activities in October and Prematurity Awareness activities in November is included in the Department's FY2016/17 Approved Budget. There is no additional impact to the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
H&SS, Public Health Division, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Bureau sponsors activities in Solano County during October to recognize and increase awareness about SIDS and in ...
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