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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing November 2019 as Prematurity Awareness Month in Solano County to increase public awareness regarding the impact of premature births (Supervisor Vasquez)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health & Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing November 2019 as Prematurity Awareness Month in Solano County to increase public awareness regarding the impact of premature births.
SUMMARY:
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the California Department of Public Health and March of Dimes recognize November each year as Prematurity Awareness Month. The Department of Health & Social Services, Public Health Division, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Bureau joins these organizations in recognizing November 2019 as Prematurity Awareness Month to increase public awareness regarding the impact of premature births and steps Solano County residents can take to reduce risks. This resolution acknowledges the commitment to reduce rates of premature births and the need to follow recommendations for healthy pregnancies to promote and protect the health of women, infants and their families.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The staff time associated with preparing this Board Item and planning Prematurity Awareness activities is included in the Department's FY2019/20 Adopted Budget. There is no additional impact to the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
During the month of November 2019, the Department of Health & Social Services, Public Health Division, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Bureau will sponsor activities in Solano County to promote awareness and prevention of premature births. Together with the CDC and CDPH, the MCAH Bureau recognizes that prematurity should be addressed as a significant public health issue.
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