Item Number: 11.
MEETING DATE: 2/18/2020
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
DEPT HEAD/DIRECTOR: Tracey Belton
AGENDA ITEM PREPARER: Lynn Mello
SBC DEPT FILE NUMBER: 130
SUBJECT:
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON
Approve Proclamation proclaiming February 2020 as National Children's Dental Health Month. Receive a presentation from HHSA/Public Health's Oral Health Contractor/Program Project Manager, Jennifer Frusetta, Registered Dental Hygienist.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
AGENDA SECTION:
REGULAR AGENDA
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
The American Dental Association has made the month of February, National Children’s Dental Health Month. The National Institutes of Health report that some 80% of tooth decay in this country is suffered by 25% of its children and for every child under 18-years old without medical insurance, there are at least two children without dental insurance, according to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services. San Benito County receive a 5 year grant for approximately $800,000 and is in its third year of its Oral Health project. The contracted Project Manager/Registered Dental Hygienist will report to the BOS its findings and plan of action.
BUDGETED:
Yes
SBC BUDGET LINE ITEM NUMBER:
CURRENT FY COST:
$00.00
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation proclaiming February 2020 as National Children's Dental Health Month. Receive a presentation from HHSA/Public Health's Oral Health Contractor/Program Project Manager, Jennifer Frusetta, Registered Dental Hygienist.
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL: No
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