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Norwalk
Health Department
Board of Health Actions
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May 11, 2004
8:00 AM
Library
Call to order at 8:00 AM
Present: Board of Health – Mr. Lalime, Dr. McNamara
Staff – Mr. Callahan, Director of Health & Ms.Collins, Health Educator
There was not a quorum, therefore no action was taken at this meeting
Minutes of April 13, 2004 Meeting
No action taken
Healthy Lifestyles Project
Ms. Collins provided an update on this project, which is funded by a grant from
the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH). This three-year project
is approaching the end of the second year. One of the goals is to change a policy
that effects health. Toward this end Norwalk Health Department staff have negotiated
with the CT DPH to get senior citizens vouchers for food products to be used
at state sponsored farmer’s markets. Another goal is to increase physical activity.
The Become a Nor Walker project is setting up 10 walking routes in as many city
neighborhoods. By June 30, 2004 7 walking routes will be mapped. The remaining
routes will be established during the final year of the project. An advertising
campaign to promote physical activity is also underway. Information of this
project is posted on the Health Department web site, www.norwalkhealth.com
Personnel Changes
A plan to utilize a Sanitarian to continue the emergency response preparations
was developed and is under negotiations with the Norwalk Municipal Employees
Association.
Carol Tamme, the WIC Program Coordinator, resigned to become the Executive Director of the Darien Chamber of Commerce. Andrea Reyes, Program Nutritionist, is serving as the Acting Program Coordinator. The CT DPH, the source of funding for this project is considering consolidating the Stamford and Norwalk WIC Programs. Until the CT DPH makes a decision the Norwalk Program Coordinator will serve in an acting capacity. Emily Swann was hired as a part time Program Nutritionist.
Other Business
Childhood Immunizations
A report prepared by the CT DPH on the immunization status of 2 year olds was
reviewed. The immunization rates for 2-year-old living in Norwalk is consistently
among the highest for cities in Connecticut. The Maternal and Child Health Program
focuses on making immunizations readily accessible to children living in the
city.
Adjourn 9:30 AM
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