Submitted By
Dr. Theresa Chapple, Public Health Director
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a National Association of County and City Health Officials Grant Application for "Improving the Health of Young Children: Expanding Vaccine Coverage" Through Partnerships with Early Care and Education Programs in the Amount of $120,000 for the Period of February 5, 2024 Through September 29, 2024 and Authorizing the Execution of Any Subsequent Agreements for the Grant
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Overview
Overview
With the support of this grant, the Public Health Department and local stakeholders will create educational campaigns around the benefits of vaccines and organize community events to educate the community in hopes to decrease disease transmission, increase immunization access, and achieve other optimal public health goals for young children ages 0-5 years old. This grant will also provide funding for staff support and supplies for our current and ongoing Vaccines for Children Program.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
The Oak Park Department of Public Health is seeking a grant to enhance vaccination access for children in the community. The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is offering funding to local health departments to improve the health of young children through partnerships with Early Care Education programs. The goal of this grant is to elevate childhood vaccination rates, sustain collaborative partnerships to reduce disease transmission, improve immunization access, and achieve overarching public health goals for children aged 0-5 years old.
The Oak Park Department of Public Health maintains a strong partnership with the Early Childhood Collaboration, dedicated to promoting the health and safety of children enrolled in local early childhood education programs. Our collaborative efforts aim to create a supportive environ...
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