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Norwalk
Health Department
Board of Health Actions
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June 10, 2003
5:30 PM
Library
Call to order at 5:36 PM
Present: Board of Health – Ms. Adams, Ms Donovan, and Dr. McNamara & Dr. Tracey
Staff – Mr. Callahan
Minutes of April 8, 2003 & May 13, 2003 Meetings
A motion to approve the minutes of these meetings was made by Dr. Tracey, seconded by Dr. McNamara and was passed by a unanimous vote.
Strategic Plan Review
Comments were solicited from Board members who were not present at the May 13, 2003 meeting. Ms Adams, Ms. Donovan and Dr. McNamara expressed support for the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan for FY 04 was therefore adopted.
Personnel
Nurse Practitioner – Mayor Alex Knopp has agreed to allow this position to be filled. Recruitment is underway.
Relocation Officer – Negotiations with the Redevelopment Agency administrators has resulted in their reconsideration of this position for one additional year. The Agency has identified $30,000 for FY04. The balance of funds, approximately $20,000 is included in the City funded portion of the Health Department budget.
Clinic Fees
A proposal to establish fees for various clinical services was discussed. A motion to adjust the clinic fee schedule (see list of services and fees) was made by Dr. Tracey, seconded by Ms. Adams and was passed by a unanimous vote.
Well Child non-resident $30 per visit
Childhood Immunizations non-resident $15 per visit
Sexually Transmitted Clinic $10 per visit
School Entry Physical Assessments
Resident, uninsured $50 maximum/ sliding scale applied
All others $75
Norwalker Kickoff
The Health Department Lifestyle improvement project is focused on increasing physical activity by walking. The three-year project funded by the Connecticut Department of Public Health will establish 10 walking routes in various city neighborhoods. A Get Moving advertising campaign features displays that encourage physical activity. The walking project kickoff is scheduled for June 28, 2003 at 10:00 AM at Marvin School. Mayor Knopp will issue a fitness challenge to Norwalk residents as part of the Governor’s Fitness Program.
Adjourn 6:20 PM
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