2024-02-21-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 February 21, 2024 2:00 to 3:00 pm Via Webex Attendees: Susan Lumenello, Director Burlington Board of Health, Joanne Belanger, Director Lexington Board of Health, Katy Doughty, Epidemiologist, and Katie Capobianco, Shared Services Coordinator I. Approval of Minutes • Joanne made a motion, second by Susan, to approve the amended December 20, 2023 meeting minutes- motion approved. II. Program Updates • Rashod is now a certified CPR trainer and can hold a class. He is looking into ordering the mannequins. • Joanne advised that they need CPR/AED training in Lexington and would like to partner with Lexington Fire Department to do a joint training with Rashod. Joanne will check to see if Lexington FD has mannequins that can be used. • Katie will send Joanne and Shelly the resumes that have been received for the Community Outreach position. • Burlington will be holding another Matter of Balance training. III. Epidemiologist Updates – Katy Doughty • Katy provided an overview of her role • Katy walked through a slide show breaking down opioid data at a glance by town • Katy advised that regarding future direction, she will be attending the Burlington Health Fair, collaborating in START, and the Wilmington Wellness Committee. She has attended a few meetings for Wilmington and participated in the parental survey. Wilmington is using their opioid funds to hire a short term therapist to assist people while they are looking for a permanent mental health provider. • Joanne advised that regarding START, there is a google doc survey for scheduling meetings every other month. Personnel from the Lexington schools attended and the funding is in place to work with a school project and for the purchase of rescue kits, and lock boxes. They are looking to get community involvement and are considering sending out a survey.