Health and Education Committee
TL;DR
The Health and Education Committee held a meeting focused on health-related discussions, including presentations on sickle cell anemia and cellular therapy. Representatives from local health organizations shared insights about rare diseases and medical treatments, highlighting community health initiatives.
Key Decisions
- Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Discussed
- Rare Disease Advisory Council Update Discussed
- Stem Cell Transplantation Overview Informational Presentation
Agenda
- Call to Order
Chair Person Dorsey called the meeting to order at 2:33 p.m.
- Roll Call
- Staff
Dee Baltimore, Jefferson County Attorney's Office
- ID 19-1911 Sickle Cell Anemia, Jo Ann Orr, Sickle Cell Foundation of LouisvilleDiscussion Item
The following spoke to the item: - Jo Ann Orr, Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana, who also gave a presentation - Rebecca Seavers, Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana - Committee Member Benson - Vice Chair Parker - Committee Member Yates
- ID 19-1912 Patrick Dunegan – Rare Action NetworkDiscussion Item
The following spoke to the item: - Patrick Dunegan, Rare Disease Advisory Council - Jennifer Dunegan - Chair Person Dorsey
- ID 19-1913 Introduction to Cellular Therapy: Stem Cell Transplantation, Robert Emmons, MD, James Graham Brown Cancer Center, U of L Health CareDiscussion Item
The following spoke to the item: - Dr. Robert Emmons, James Graham Brown Cancer Center, who also gave a presentation - Chair Person Dorsey - Committee Member Benson - Vice Chair Parker
- Adjournment
Without objection, Chair Person Dorsey adjourned the meeting at 3:32 p.m.
- 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.
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- Special Discussion
- Clerk(s)
Sonya Harward, Assistant Clerk Connie Dearing, Assistant Clerk
- Roll Call
Chair Person Dorsey introduced the committee members present and a quorum was established. Committee Member Yates arrived at 2:47 p.m.