Travis County Commissioners Court
Tuesday, September 7, 2010,
Item 4
Number 4 is to approve resolution recognizing September 18th, 2010 as take a loved one for a checkup day, end quote, in Travis County.
and we do have residents here to receive this proclamation.
while you're coming forward I'll read it.
whereas Travis County and stint have a history of working together to create greater awareness and have a positive impact on the health of individuals in our community, whereas the united states department of health health has traditionally reached out to the community using various forms of media, print, radio and television to educate the public on important serious diseases and health issues that disproportionately affect our populations.
whereas the Austin-Travis County health and human services department through its community health initiative unit along with our community partners and sponsors, h.e.b., fiction's health choice, the smile center, liberty medical, amerigroup, community air and apti con home health and I'm sure others have taken responsibility for creating awareness and access to health care for our residents through the coordination of local health events that include screenings for blood sugar, blood pressure, pregnancy, hiv testing and other health resources like medicaid eligibility and whereas Travis County encourages residents to join in the national take a loved one for a checkup day event by encouraging everyone to schedule regular health examinations and take preventive health measures by visiting a health care professional and community sponsored health event.
now therefore be it resolved that we the Travis County Commissioners court do here by proclaim September 18th, 2010 as take a loved one for a checkup day in Travis County.
and encourage all residents to increase their awareness of health disparities and to empower the community to take action to close the gap by scheduling a health examination or participating in a community event or fair.
and I move approval.
>> second.
>> morning.
>> good morning.
>> good morning.
>> comments?
>> yes.
first of all, thank you, Commissioners, for having us here and providing us -- presenting us with this proclamation acknowledging our work.
I would be remiss not to mix a sponsor that was listed as you read the proclamation.
and that sponsor is seton family of hospitals.
with that we thank you.
>> thank y'all.
any other comments?
>> we would like to have a photograph with you all if you have a second.
>> we wouldn't be politicians if we didn't agree to that.
>> [ laughter ] all in favor?
that passes by unanimous vote.
>> for the record, we did want to -- I didn't even tell you who I am.
I am devorah with the community health initiative unit of the public health division of the Austin-Travis County health and human services department.
we also want you to know that this event is this Saturday, September 18th, from 11:00 until four p.m.
and we're at two locations.
we're at the h.e.b.
location on 183 also known as ed bluestein-springdale and the other one is on north lamar just off of rundberg.
we look forward to seeing you.
>> good luck to you.
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