Narrative of Resolution:
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To Enter into an agreement with NACCHO'S MCH PIP Learning Community (2-year commitment)
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO APPLY AND IF AWARDED, ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS (NACCHO) MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM (MCH PIP) LEARNING COMMUNITY (2-YEAR COMMITMENT)
WHEREAS, the National Association for County and City Officials (NACCHO) with the support of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will establish a Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovation Program (MCH PIP) Learning Community with interdisciplinary teams with their cross-agency, state-level partners and community members; and
WHEREAS, the MCH PIP Learning Community initiative will be a two-year commitment from March 2025- July 2027 with the goal to support local health departments develop and implement policies addressing nutrition security, housing, or transportation, to improve maternal child health (MCH); and
WHEREAS, the MCH PIP will have ongoing technical support by NACCHO to identify, develop and advance MCH policies, engage in valuable knowledge exchange, fostering collaboration and sharing of best practices; and
WHEREAS, the impact of staff time would be a commitment of 4-6 hours per month, including calls every other month and independent work. There will be an annual in-person meeting requiring travel in which expenses will be covered by NACCHO; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairman of the County Legislature, and / or their authorized representative (as required by the funding source) to execute any and all necessary documents to apply and enter into an...
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