Health and Education Committee

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 · 2:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Health and Education Committee met to discuss two key health-related topics: vaping risks and the Green Heart Project, featuring presentations from Metro Health and a University of Louisville expert. Committee members engaged in discussion about these public health issues, though no formal votes were taken.

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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Dorsey called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Dorsey introduced committee members present. A quorum was established upon the arrival of Vice Chair Parker. Vice Chair Parker arrived at 2:35 p.m.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. Vaping - Rui Zhao, Metro Health and Wellness
    Discussion Item

    Rui Zhao, Metro Health and Wellness, spoke to the item and gave a presentation. The following spoke to the item: -Committee Member Jessica Green -Chair Person Keisha Dorsey -Vice Chair Marilyn Parker -Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar, University of Louisville

  5. 2. Green Heart Project - Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar, University of Louisville
    Discussion Item

    Dr. Aruni Bhatnager, University of Louisville, spoke to the item and gave a presentation. The following spoke to the item -Chair Peson Keisha Dorsey -Committee Member Brandon Coan

  6. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Dorsey adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m.

  7. 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.
  8. Clerk

    Mary Whitlock, Assistant Clerk Stephen Ott, Clerk

  9. Support Staff

    Dee Baltimore, Jefferson County Attorney's Office