Background/Purpose of Request:
As one of the essential services provided by all local health departments, Brunswick County Health Services conducts a Community Health Assessment every 4 years to identify assets and needs affecting the health of Brunswick County citizens and develop action plans to address the priority health items. In the interim years, Brunswick County Health Services releases annual State of the County’s Health (SOTCH) reports to provide an update on the progress being made toward addressing the priority health items. Brunswick County Health Services is required by the Local Health Department Accreditation Board (Benchmark 38, Activity 38.2) to present an annual SOTCH report to the Board of Health.
Staff recommends approval of the report. |