Health and Education Committee

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 · 2:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

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 PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Dorsey called the meeting to order at 2:33 p.m.

  2. Roll Call
  3. Staff

    Dee Baltimore, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  4. ID 19-1911 Sickle Cell Anemia, Jo Ann Orr, Sickle Cell Foundation of Louisville
    Discussion 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

  5. ID 19-1912 Patrick Dunegan – Rare Action Network
    Discussion Item

    The following spoke to the item: - Patrick Dunegan, Rare Disease Advisory Council - Jennifer Dunegan - Chair Person Dorsey

  6. ID 19-1913 Introduction to Cellular Therapy: Stem Cell Transplantation, Robert Emmons, MD, James Graham Brown Cancer Center, U of L Health Care
    Discussion 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

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Dorsey adjourned the meeting at 3:32 p.m.

  8. 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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  10. Special Discussion
  11. Clerk(s)

    Sonya Harward, Assistant Clerk Connie Dearing, Assistant Clerk

  12. Roll Call

    Chair Person Dorsey introduced the committee members present and a quorum was established. Committee Member Yates arrived at 2:47 p.m.