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Approve a plaque of appreciation honoring Kathy Mahal, Public Health Nurse, upon her retirement from the Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division, Older & Disabled Adult Services Bureau, with over 18 years of dedicated service to Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board approve a plaque of appreciation honoring Kathy Mahal, Public Health Nurse upon her retirement from the Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division, Older & Disabled Adult Services Bureau with over 18 years of dedicated service to Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
Kathy Mahal began her career on May 29, 2001 with the Solano County Department of Health and Social Services as a Public Health Nurse working in Child Welfare Services. On April 10, 2007, Ms. Mahal transferred to the Older & Disabled Adults Services Bureau. As a Public Health Nurse, Ms. Mahal worked with individuals and families throughout the county educating clients on health principles and disease case management. Ms. Mahal made home visits, participated in specialty clinics and provided health education information. Ms. Mahal was always passionate about the children, families, disabled adults and seniors she served and advocated for her clients.
Ms. Mahal served Solano County with clinical expertise, thorough assessments and documentation to support client service needs. Ms. Mahal trained new Public Health Nurses, instilling in them the pride of being a Public Health Nurse and the importance of promoting health and preventing disease in our communities. Ms. Mahal is being recognized for her sincere dedication and commitment to the people of Solano County; she has displayed a commitment to the Department of Health and Social Services, Child Welfare Services, Older & Disabled Adult Services...
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