Explanation
BACKGROUND: Columbus Public Health has been awarded additional grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health for the STD Control grant program in the amount of $50,000.00. Franklin County (Columbus) has experienced a 65 percent increase in primary and secondary syphilis cases from January-May 2011 compared to the same time period in 2010. Due to the increasing cases this year, supplemental funds are being made available to Columbus Public Health to conduct a social marketing campaign and outreach to those target populations experiencing the most disease burden. The funds will assist Columbus Public Health in tailoring messages to fit the targeted populations and encourage screening. An integrated media campaign utilizing various mediums (print, online, radio, etc.) will be developed and implemented. The purpose of this legislation is to accept and appropriate these additional funds for the STD Control Program for the period ending December 31, 2011.
The STD Control program enables Columbus Public Health to identify and prevent sexually transmitted diseases through gonorrhea culture screening, syphilis elimination, gonococcal isolate surveillance, and partner services. Additionally, Columbus Public Health assures the quality of medical and laboratory services, surveillance, partner services, and data management. All activities are conducted with special emphasis on populations at high risk such as correction facilities, organizations focusing on adolescents, and managed care settings.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
FISCAL IMPACT: The STD Control Program is entirely funded by the Ohio Department of Health. This program does not generate revenue nor require a City match.
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To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept sup...
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