File #: 16-527   
Type: Resolution (Consent) Status: Passed
File created: 10/18/2016 In control: DHHS - Public Health Division
On agenda: 11/10/2016 Final action: 11/10/2016
Enactment date: 11/10/2016 Enactment #: 2016-306
Title: Commissioner Price - To Accept and Appropriate Additional State Grant Funds Received from the NC Division of Public Health for the Prescription Drug Overdose Program (100% Grant Funds - $7,500)
Sponsors: Mickey Price
Indexes: Grant
Attachments: 1. Adopted 2016-306, 2. BCR - Prescription Drug - $7,500

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Commissioner Price - To Accept and Appropriate Additional State Grant Funds Received from the NC Division of Public Health for the Prescription Drug Overdose Program (100% Grant Funds - $7,500)

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STAFF CONTACT

Abigail Newton - Special Projects Manager - DHHS - Public Health Division - 704-853-5103

BUDGET IMPACT

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Appropriate 100% State Grant Revenue.

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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT

Increase State Grant revenue by $7,500 and appropriate $7,500 into Special Programs account.

BACKGROUND

The Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Division received additional State Grant funds from the NC Division of Public Health for the Prescription Drug Overdose Program.  DHHS staff works closely with the Gaston County Healthcare Commission’s Substance Abuse coalition to ensure that residents are aware of the resources available for opioid addiction.  The coalition provides prevention education to the community.  These funds will be used to support the work of educating professionals and pharmacists on safer and proper prescribing of opioids.  Funds will also be used to provide education on Naloxone distribution in the community.  These are Non-County funds.

POLICY IMPACT

N/A

ATTACHMENTS

Budget Change Request