To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Michelle Estell, RS, MSA
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RE: Approval to accept a grant award from The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for the Strengthening Immunization Program Communications and Outreach Capacity Project
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to accept a grant award of $40,000 from NACCHO for the Strengthening Immunization Program Communications and Outreach Capacity project and approval of accompanying agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), serves as the voice of the countries over 3,300 local health departments (LHDs). NACCHO provides capacity-building resources that support LHD leaders in developing and implementing public health policies and practices. The Strengthening Immunization Program Communications and Outreach Capacity project will provide LHDs with resources to strengthen their public-facing communications about vaccines across the lifespan. This will include training, technical assistance, and other resources designed to help LHDs develop and evaluate tailored immunization communication materials for priority populations within their jurisdictions. LHDs will learn through expert-led sessions and peer-to-peer mentorship opportunities to share best practices and insights.
DISCUSSION:
With this funding, The Genesee County Health Department aims to increase adolescent vaccination rates, particularly for Human Papillomavirus (HPV), by at least 5% by the end of 2025. Current vaccination rates in the Genesee County lag behind state and national benchmarks, necessitating a comprehensive communication initiative targeting parents of adolescents aged 11-17.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There is no anticipated impact on Human Resources. This grant award will not supplement staff salaries.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
See attached budget amendment for the $40,000 award.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There is no anticipated impact on facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
Staff working on the project will utilize existing technology. There is no additional impact anticipated on technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Healthy, Livable, and Safe Communities: Increasing adolescent vaccination rates, particularly for HPV, directly contributes to preventing vaccine-preventable diseases, reducing the burden of cancer and other illnesses. Strengthening public-facing communication about vaccines empowers families with accurate health information, leading to better decision-making and higher immunization rates.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Health Officer to authorize accepting a grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and entering into a grant agreement between Genesee County and NACCHO to fund the Strengthening Immunization Program Communications and Outreach Capacity project, for the period commencing January 1, 2025, through July 31, 2025, in the total amount of $40,000.00 with no additional General Fund appropriation required, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the April 16, 2025 meeting of the Human Services Committee of this Board), the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of Genesee County, and the Chief Financial Officer is directed to record the attached budget amendment.