DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Submit 2024-2028 Community Health Priorities To Minnesota Department Of Health
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 145A, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners acts as the Community Board of Health and has responsibility to prevent disease and disability and to promote and protect the health and safety of county citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Health Act of 2003 (Minn. Stat. § 145 A.10, subd. 5a) requires community health boards to assess community health needs, seek community input on health priorities, and identify local public health priorities; and
WHEREAS, a list of up to ten local community health priorities must be submitted to the Commissioner of Health for continued eligibility to receive Local Public Health Grant funds; and
WHEREAS, this list will form the basis for the development of a community health improvement plan that is also required by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the National Public Health Accreditation Board; and
WHEREAS, in May 2023, staff formed the Healthy Dakota Initiative (HDI) Steering Committee to guide the community health assessment and improvement planning process; and
WHEREAS, the committee included local public health, hospitals, clinics, schools, non-profits, faith communities, cities, businesses, college students, and a county resident; and
WHEREAS, public notice for an opportunity to provide input on community health issues was provided to the media, medical care providers, hospitals, community providers/organizations and citizens; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 19-071 (February 26, 2019), the Board approved the 2019-2023 Community Health Priorities and authorized submission to MDH; and
WHEREAS, the 2024-2028 priorities will be submitted in the first quarter of 2024; and
WHEREAS, upon County Board approval, the HDI will organize teams and coordinate with existing groups working on these priorities to develop a community health improvement plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the 2024-2028 Community Health Priorities as recommended by the Healthy Dakota Initiative Steering Committee and authorizes staff to submit them to the Minnesota Department of Health; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby expresses its appreciation to the members of the Healthy Dakota Initiative Steering Committee for their time and expertise in this planning process.
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