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Committee on Health and Education

Wednesday, November 30, 2016 · 2:30 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Health and Education Committee met to discuss a potential stroke ambulance program and approved a $10,000 funding resolution from the American Public Health Association. The meeting focused on public health initiatives and lasted less than an hour.

Key Decisions

  • Funding for Public Health Program Passed
  • Stroke Ambulance Program Discussion Discussed (No final action)
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Clerk

    Mary Whitlock, CKMC

  2. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member Stuart Benson (R-20)

  3. Page Break
  4. Call to Order

    Chair Person Woolridge called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m.

  5. Roll Call

    Chair Person Woolridge introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Parker arrived at 2:37 p.m.

  6. Special Discussion
  7. 1. Shiao Y. Woo, M.D., Dr. Kerri Remmel and Dr. Robert James - Stroke Ambulance
    Discussion Item

    Shiao Y. Woo, M.D., James Graham Brown Cancer Center and Dr. Kerri Remmel, University Hospital, spoke to the item and presented a PowerPoint presentation.

  8. Pending Legislation
  9. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FROM THE AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION (APHA) ADMINISTERED BY THE LOUISVILLE METRO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLNESS.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Welch, seconded by Committee Member Shanklin, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Betty (BJ) Adkins, Public Health and Wellness and Bennett Knox, Metro Parks and Recreation, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  10. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Woolridge adjoured the meeting at 3:23 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the Full Council Meeting on December 8, 2016.

  11. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.