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7. Description of the countywide purpose the funds will be used for. <br /> (a) "Disease prevention and control services" -those services that protect the health of the public through the detection, <br /> control and eradication of diseases that affect humans. Such services include, but are not limited to, epidemiology <br /> (disease tracing), sexually transmitted disease detection and control, HIV/AIDS education and treatment, immunization, <br /> tuberculosis control and treatment, chronic disease prevention and control, and maintenance of vital statistics (birth and <br /> death)and community health statistics. In addition, lead community groups in population based health planning and <br /> evaluation. <br /> (b)"Environmental health services" -those services that are organized and operated to protect the health of the general <br /> public by monitoring and regulating activities in the environment that may contribute to the occurrence or transmission of <br /> disease.. Examples of environmental health services include, but are not limited to: assuring a safe drinking water supply, <br /> occupational health, epidemiology, toxic material control; inspection of: sewage and solid waste disposal, swimming pools, <br /> group care facilities, migrant labor camps, indoor air quality and radiological health. <br /> (c) "Primary care services"-preventive services and medical care that are made available to well and sick persons who are <br /> unable to obtain such services due to lack of income or other barriers beyond their control. These services are provided to <br /> benefit individuals, improve the collective health of the public, and prevent and control the spread of disease. Examples of <br /> primary health care services include, but are not limited to: first contact medical and health care services; chronic disease <br /> such as diabetes and hypertension detection and treatment; maternity care, child health care, family planning; nutrition; <br /> school health; and supplementary food assistance for women, infants and children (WIC), and dental health. <br /> C. Board of Directors <br /> 1. Name: Address: <br /> 2. Does your Board of Directors set the policies for your agency? <br /> Indian River County Health Department does not operate under a Board of Directors. The oversight and monitoring <br /> functions of the health department's activities lie with the Department of Health at the state level. There is daily contact <br /> with the State Health Office and its divisions and bureaus. Data, both financial and service related, are maintained in a <br /> statewide system, open to review and evaluation. All revenue is deposited in the State Treasury and the State of Florida <br /> Comptroller issues all check warrants. <br /> 3. Is there a quorum requirement for Board members attendance at your agency Board meetings? <br /> N/A <br /> 28 <br />