To: Board of Supervisors
From: Health and Human Services Agency
Meeting Date: November 14, 2016
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Department Contact: |
Anne Molgaard |
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463-7833 |
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Department Contact: |
Ruth Lincoln |
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472-2709 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Adoption of Proclamation Declaring November 2016 as Diabetes Awareness Month in Mendocino County
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Proclamation declaring November 2016 as Diabetes Awareness Month in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
November 12, 2013 Item 2(a); November 4, 2014 Item 2(a)
Summary of Request:
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Approximately 7,760 Mendocino County residents have a diagnosis of diabetes. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in California and is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to significant health related issues. This year’s theme is “Managing Diabetes - It’s Not Easy but It’s Worth It” emphasizing the importance of managing diabetes to prevent health-related issues and the knowledge that you are not alone.
Support groups and education are available through Ukiah Valley Medical Center at (707) 463-7527; Frank R. Howard Hospital, Willits at (707) 459-6801; and Mendocino Coast District Hospital at (707) 961-4744. Some programs require a medical recommendation/referral.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Supplemental Information Available Online at: American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org and National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease www.niddk.nih.gov/ <http://www.niddk.nih.gov/>
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Supervisorial District: All |
Vote Requirement: Majority |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Janelle Rau, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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