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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD OF HEALTH - 03/21/2007 - HEALTH & COMMUNITY SVC BD 4 MINUTES Health & Community Services Board Village of Elk Grove Village March 21, 2007 Board Members Present Jim Christie, Chairman Anne Feichter Teresa Anesinis Dr. John Kelly William Beaupre Georgia Landt Ryan Bookler Sal Pace Lois Colaprete Mary Paliganoff Ray De Palma Dick Scholten Board Members Absent Nancy Czarnik, Trustee Liaison Dr. Harold Labinsky Terri Dill Jim Morrill Merrill Froney Mike Tuozzo Staff Present Michael J. Cavallini,Director of Health & Community Services Linda Blair, Community Services Coordinator Call To Order Chairman Jim Christie called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM. Action Items: Approval of the Minutes There was a motion by Ann Feichter to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2007 meeting, second by Dick Scholten. The minutes were unanimously approved. Department Director's Report Anti-Smoking Campaign Logo and poster slogan contest The Director presented the winning Smoke Free Elk Grove logo and poster contest winners. The Board members agreed that the students did an excellent job creating the logos and posters. Approximately 140 posters were entered into the contest. A panel of Village employees chose the contest winners. The Director stated that the goal of the anti-smoking campaign was to educate people to the consequences of smoking and secondhand smoke. Smoking Cessation The Director and Chairman met with representatives of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). GSK is the pharmaceutical company that developed and distributes the nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) NicoDerm CQ (patch),Nicorette(gum), and Commit(lozenge). They also assist in facilitating smoking cessation programs. They agreed to provide NRT at a discounted cost to the Village. Kenneth Young Center's In Touch program facilitators will be developing a survey to determine how best to provide smoking cessation programs and therapies to the community. The residents will be able to access the survey on the Smoke Free Elk Grove website. The results of the survey will help the Village provide effective smoking cessation programs. Information on how to access the survey will be provided in the next Village newsletter. } Smoke Free Forum On February 27`h, Mayor Johnson hosted a Smoke Free Forum. The Director and Chairman were in attendance. All restaurant owners/operators were invited to present their ideas and suggestions on how to best advertise and promote smoke free dining and entertainment in Elk Grove. The information gathered at the forum will be used to develop an effective advertising campaign. Staff will explore the various media venues available to determine the best advertising strategies. A follow up meeting will be held on March 27`h A number of Board members remarked that restaurants that they frequent haven't noticed a drop-off in business. The Director reported that surveys show many smoking customers who initially leave after a smoking ban goes into effect come back. Health Risk Assessment The employee health risk assessment will kick off with two screening sessions on April 10`h and 12th ABMC will be providing the services to the Village. The screenings include blood pressure, lipid profile, blood sugar(glucose) measurement, and body fat percentage. The process should take about 15 minutes. This will be followed up by a confidential e-mail survey. The employees will receive a personal health risk assessment. The Village will receive a group aggregate report. Household Hazardous Waste Event The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will be hosting two household hazardous waste events in the vicinity of the Village. On May 5th at Schaumburg High School and June 2❑d at the Dupage County complex in Wheaton. Document Destruction Event The Village will be hosting a document destruction event on June 23rd from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM-at the Elk Grove High School. SWANCC will provide a document destruction company to shred paper documents. Residents will be able to bring personal papers and documents for shredding and destruction. There is no cost for the program and proof of residency will be required. Medication Drop-off SWANCC will be providing a collection and disposal program for unused/expired prescription drugs and sharps (needles). Residents will be able to drop off unused or outdated prescription drugs, medications, nonprescription drugs, and sharps at the Health Services Office. The program will initially run from May I"to August 31st Yard Waste Collection Yard waste collection will begin on April lsc Electronic Recyclin2 Collection SWANCC will be providing pick up of old computers and electronic equipment right at the resident's doorsteps. For$25.00 residents will be able to place six items out for pick up. All residents need to do is contact SWANCC to schedule a pick up. Influenza Outbreak Queen-of-the-Rosary has been experiencing a flu outbreak in the student population. About 30-35 students have come down with flu-like symptoms. Three students were diagnosed with Type B influenza. The school is following strict hygiene practices in order to control the outbreak. Table Top Exercise On March 27, 2007, Health& Community Services staff joined with Police, Fire, Public Works, Village Manger' Office, and Elk Grove High School representatives to participate in a emergency preparedness table top exercise. The exercise was held to test the readiness of the Village in the event that the Village had to implement its Mass Pharmaceutical Distribution Plan. The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) conducted the exercise. The Village received high marks for its plan and readiness. AVERT The All Volunteer Emergency Response Team for the Department is still in its formative stages. AVERT would be activated during an emergency or disaster. The Fire Department has proposed forming a volunteer emergency response team based on CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), a nationwide program designed to help protect an individual, his or her family, neighbors, and neighborhood in an emergency situation. The Department will be joining with the Fire Department to recruit and train a volunteer corps. Summer Intern The Department has been conducting interviews of candidates for a Department summer intern. The applicants are college students finishing up their degree with a major in environmental or community health. They are required to complete 300+hours in a student practicum. National Public Health Week April 2-8 has been designated National Public Health Week. The Director included a copy of a proclamation signed by the Mayor recognizing National Public Health Week. Village Complex Reconstruction On February 12th, the Department met with the architect for the new police and administration building. The meeting was held to incorporate Department ideas and comments into design plan. Community Service Coordinator Report Easter Basket Donations The Community Service Coordinator will be using the food pantry and individual donations to fund the Family Easter Baskets. Volunteer of the Year The Volunteer of the Year award deadline was March 16th. The Coordinator and volunteer Board members would stay after the meeting to decide on this year's recipient. Village Voice Concert The annual Village Voices Concert was held at Elk Grove High School on March 4th. The concert is free but attendees are asked for donations. This year donations amounted to $1,800.00. They are used for the Village Housing Fund. Interfaith Council Prayer Breakfast The Interfaith Council will hold its annual prayer breakfast on Friday, May 4th. The breakfast will be held at Queen-of-the-Rosary. Kenneth Young Garage Sale The Kenneth Young Center Garage Sale still has not found a site,but Elk Grove High School is now the most likely location. Two tentative dates have are being considered, June 30th or July 7th. Senior Directory The newly revised Senior Directory will be ready for May distribution. Environmental Health Inspector's Report-March February Activities Routine Inspections 51 Misc. Activities 305 Complaints 48 Citations 4 TOTAL 408 Community Health Nurse Report—March February Activities Report Blood Pressure Screening 65 Blood Sugar Screenings 5 Home/Site Visits 47 Office Visit 0 Consultations (Office/Employee) 5 Blood Drive 0 Day Care Inspections 6 TB Screening 0 Misc. 12 Flu Shots 0 Site Visit 0 Unhygienic Home 0 Immunization Children (including flu shots) 28 Shots (51 total) TOTAL 168 Trustee Liaison Report Old Business New Business Elk Grove Park District Health Fair will be on Saturday April 14tH Sal Pace motioned to adjourn the meeting, second by Mary Paliganoff. Meeting adjourned 8:43PM. C: Mayor and Board of Trustees Village Manager Assistant Village Manager Assistant to the Village Manager Village Attorney & Village Clerk