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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing April 3-9, 2017 as Public Health Week in Solano County (Supervisor Brown)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health & Social Services (H&SS) recommends the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing April 3-9, 2017 as National Public Health Week in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
During the past 20 years, the first week of April has been designated as National Public Health Week (NPHW) by the American Public Health Association (APHA). NPHW brings together communities across the United States (U.S.) to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation. The NPHW theme is Healthiest Nation 2030 and the goal is to encourage individuals and communities to help make the U.S. the Healthiest Nation in One Generation. Health & Social Services (H&SS) will host activities throughout the month of April to focus on the NPHW theme and the services provided by Solano Public Health.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The H&SS staff time associated with these events is budgeted within the Department's FY2016/17 budget. There is no impact to the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the American Public Health Association (APHA) selects different public health issues around which to rally together and focus efforts to protect the nation's health. APHA's goal is to continue its broad vision to make America the healthiest nation in one generation by building on the National Prevention Strategy to improve health and wellness. This year's theme of Healthiest Nation 2030 encourages individuals and communities to make eating healthy and being active an everyday way of life.
According to the APHA, the U.S. spends more on health care than other comparable countries, with numerous studies indicating we live shorter lives and struggle with more health...
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