DATE:
July 16, 2024
07
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FUNDING FOR TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND TREATMENT, AND REFUGEE HEALTH ASSESSMENT SERVICES, AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS MEDICATION, AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services, Tuberculosis Control and Refugee Health Branch (TBCRHB) operates programs including the Tuberculosis Control Program (TB Control Program) and Refugee Health Assessment Program (RHAP). The TB Control Program detects, mitigates, and prevents the spread of Tuberculosis (TB) in our community through treatment, case management, contact investigation and education, and is supported through a combination of federal, State, and local funding.
In addition to providing grant funding, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Tuberculosis Control Branch (CDPH TBCB) operates both a Medication Support Program and Drug Stockpile that distributes anti-TB medications to local TB programs at no cost. When CDPH TBCB purchases anti-TB medication that is due to expire in the same year, local TB programs are notified of the availability and requested to apply as soon as possible. Due to limited supply, the anti-TB medication donations are often reserved within days.
Additionally, grant funds from CDPH support the Refugee Health Assessment Program (RHAP) to provide newly arrived refugees, asylees, victims of trafficking, and other eligible entrants with culturally and linguistically appropriate health assessments, including follow-up and referrals for health conditions identified in the assessment process. The County contracts with community providers to complete comprehensive health assessments that focus on screening for and prevention of communicable and chronic diseases, assessments of immunization status for children and adults, mental health screenin...
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