05/07/1986 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover county Board of Health met on wednesday, May 7,
1986, at the New Hanover county Health Department.
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Members present:
Jean credle, Chairman
Carl Durham
Charles Hicks, M.D.
Julius Howard
Irvin Roseman, D.D.S.
Arnold Sobol, O.D.
Jim strickland
Members Absent:
Donald Blake
Robert Henry
Nolan O'Neal
Harley phillips, D.V.M.
others present:
Robert S. parker, Secretary to the Board
Mabel price, Recording Secretary
Mrs. Credle called the meeting to order at 8 :00 A. M. and called
for corrections to the April 2, 1986 minutes. Dr. Roseman moved
the minutes be approved. Mr. Howard seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
Department Focal:
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Joette Hendrix, Director of the Health opportunities program
(HOP), gave an excellent presentation of the work she has been
doing with the HOP program. Besides all the preliminary work she
has been doing with department heads, she has already had classes
on stress Management, made arrangements with a local gymnasium for
a reduced membership rate for county employees, planned a luncheon
and program on good eating habits for employees with problems that
good eating habits would help, and is in the process of putting
together an Advisory Board for the HOP program. Joette has also
traveled to other counties to see their programs and has attended
several workshops.
Budget Committee Report: Mr. parker reported that there had been
no cuts in the budget since adoption by the Board of Health. He
reported that the budget hearing with the Commissioners would be
held during the month of May.
public Health Week Activities: Sharon Mault showed video tapes of
the talk shows that featured Board of Health Members and Health
Department Staff during public Health Week. Mrs. Credle presented
the plaque and award which had been given to the Board of Health
for "outstanding public Health Achievement". Mrs. credle, Mr.
Durham and Lynda smith had attended a luncheon in Raleigh where
Mrs. Credle accepted the award on behalf of the Board.
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Teen Guidance & Insight on Health (TGIH) Program: Beth Day, PHN
Supervisor reported that the TGIH program in the high schools has
begun. Questionnaires have gone out to the students regarding
the ir interests and concerns about health problems. Times have
also been scheduled for health personnel to be at each school.
Dr. Roseman asked that reports be given to the Board periodically
on how many students use the program.
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Adult Neurology Clinic - Financial Eligibility Scale:
Marian Duggins presented the attached Financial Eligibility Scale
to be used in the Adult Neurology Clinic. If income is above the
amounts shown on the scale, the patient would be referred to
private care. After discussion of the scale by the Board, Dr.
Roseman moved the scale be adopted. Dr. Hicks seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously. The scale as adopted is attached as a
part of these minutes.
Personal Health Goal Statement: The following Goal Statement for
Personal Health was presented by Marian Duggins.
"The goal of the Personal Health Division of the New Hanover
County Health Department is to rely on the science of public
health in establishing pr iori ties through communi ty health needs
assessment, and to effectively and economically implement an
organized effort by skilled manpower to promote health, prevent
disease, and prolong life. We will also work within the network
of health and welfare services to assist in utilization of ~
communi ty services that further enable every individual to realize
their birthrights of health and longevity." _
Mr. Durham moved
by the Board.
unanimously.
the Goal Statement for Personal Health be adopted
Dr. Sobol seconded the motion and it carried
Election of vice Chairman: Dr. Roseman nominated Jim Strickland
to replace Dr. Charles Hicks as Vice Chairman of the Board of
Health. Dr. Hicks has resigned from the Board due to personal
commitments. Dr. Sobol seconded the nomination. There were no
other nominations and the Board voted unanimously for Mr.
Strickland to be Vice Chairman of the Board.
Recognition of Dr. Hicks Service to the Board:
thanked Dr. HiCks for his service to the Board
community and presented him a plaque recognizing his
service.
Mrs. Credle
and to the
two years of
Awards: Mr. Parker announced that the Health Department had
received an award for work with the North Carolina Child passenger
Safety and Seat Belt Program. He recognized Sharon Mault for her
work with this program. He also recognized Susan O'Brien for an
award she had received from the YWCA. Susan had received the
"Woman of Achievement Award for Human Services".
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EDNCPHA Meeting: Mr. Parker announced that the
North Carolina Public Health Asociation meeting
the Hilton in Wilmington on May 14, 15 and 16.
Eastern
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There being
adjourned.
adjourned at
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Approved:
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Mr. Howard
8:55 A.M.
business,
seconded
Durham moved
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