2023-11-15-BOH-min (Tri-Ton Coalition Advisory Board)

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Tri-Ton Coalition Advisory Board Burlington.Lexington.Wilmington Tri-Ton Coalition Advisory Board Meeting Meeting Minutes November 15, 2023 2:00 to 3:00 pm Via Webex Attendees: Susan Lumenello, Director Burlington Board of Health, Joanne Belanger, Shelly Newhouse, Director Wilmington Board of Health, and Katie Capobianco, Shared Services Coordinator I. Approval of Minutes • Joanne made a motion, second by Susan to approve the October 18, 2023 meeting minutes- motion approved. II. Public Health Initiatives • Joanne previously advised that Lexington holds a Public Health Week in April and they would like to do a presentation relative to women’s health on endometrial cancer. They would like to show the documentary “Below the Belt” on endometrial cancer with a surgeon and one of the producers from the documentary present to answer questions. There is a showing fee associated with the documentary in the amount of approximately $5K to show the film to between 150-200 people and help promote the event. Residents from all three towns in the shared services group would be invited and this health education night would incorporate health equity for women’s’ health and improve resident health in the PHE municipalities. All felt this would be an excellent use of PHE funds and this would fall under the PHE Grant section of Health Communication. • Susan advised that Mental Health First Aid is scheduled for April 23, 2024 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. All Shared Services Staff and office staff from Burlington, Lexington, and Wilmington are welcome to attend. • Rashod will be out for surgery starting December 18, 2023. • Jackie completed the Catch My Breath training. Joanne will work on contacting the Lexington Chief of Police and Fire Department for scheduling Hoarding for First Responders.