Title:
Mecklenburg County Public Health Challenges
Summary
ACTION:
Receive a brief presentation from Dr. Plescia, Public Health Director, highlighting Mecklenburg County's five biggest public health challenges
Staff Contact: Michael A. Bryant, Management & Budget Director
Presentation: Yes
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
During the March 1, 2016 regular Board meeting, the Public Health Director presented information pertaining to the the five biggest public health challenges/issues currently facing Mecklenburg County and what steps we are and need to be taking to address them. The Board instructed the County Manager to schedule this item for a future public policy workshop meeting to allow for additional dialogue regarding this important matter. Dr. Plescia will present a policy agenda that is pertinent to making progress on the five issues.
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