Health Advisory Council

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APPOINTED HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
(4 YEARS)
TERM EXPIRES
4/2023 Janet Fleetwood, PHD, MPH - Chair  1/2028
 1/2012 HiIlary C.M. Nelson, PhD,MPH  1/2028
6/2009 Eddy A. Bresnitz, MD, MS
1/2027
4/2018 William Leopold, MSSA, MBA
4/2026

Vacant
9/2020 Michael Braffman, MD, F.A.C.P. 9/2028
 11/2024 Kara Fraiman, DMD 11/2028 
     
     

Alternate - Michael Harhay
 N/A
  Alternate - Robin Lorell  N/A
     
  Lori Jennings, Public Information Officer  
  Sheree Roberts, Health/Zoning Officer  

Description of requirements for this council

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The Health Advisory Council recommends plans and programs to the Board of Commissioners for the protection of the public health of the residents of the Township of Lower Merion and advise the appropriate boards, agencies and officials of the township concerning matters of public health.

Membership: shall be composed of not more than seven and not fewer than five residents of the Township of Lower Merion.

Term of Office: Four years.

Meeting Time and Place: Meetings shall occur on the 1st Monday each month at 7:00 PM in the Township Administration Building.

Department Liaison: Public Information Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Health Advisory Council shall recommend plans and programs to the Board of Commissioners for the protection of the public health of the residents of the Township of Lower Merion and advise the appropriate boards, agencies and officials of the township concerning matters of public health.

Established by: Code of the Township of Lower Merion Ordinance No. 3768 on January 18, 2006.

Health Advisory Council

Township of Lower Merion

HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

Monday, January 8, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

Township Administration Building

2nd Floor Caucus Room or Via Zoom:

Contact Lori Jennings by Noon Monday, January 8th, 2023

 to receive the link: ljennings@lowermerion.org

 

Chair:                           Simon Trowell, Chair

Members:                   Michael Braffman, M.D., F.A.C.P.

                                        Eddy Bresnitz, M.D., M.S

                                        William Leopold, MSSA, MBA

                                         Hillary C.M. Nelson, PhD, MPH

                                                       

Alternate Members:     Elizabeth Lavelle, MBA, RN

                                               Janet Fleetwood, PhD, MPH

 

Staff:                         Sheree Roberts, Health/Zoning Inspector

                                     Lori Jennings, Public Information Officer

AGENDA

Time

Topic

Objectives

Owner

07.00-07.05

Introductions and welcome

Review and approval of December 4th, 2023, meeting minutes

Simon

07.05-07.15

“Health Matters” sessions

  • Any comments/feedback from the HAC on the ‘Preparing for Happier Holidays’ webinar?
  • Confirmation of topic for next ‘Health Matters’ webinar – are we still aligned on the topic of motor vehicle/driving safety?

Simon

07.15-07.25

CPR/AED Training for LM Township Residents

  • Latest information regarding funding
  • Ideal timing
  • Next steps for engaging with Narberth Ambulance

Simon/Lori

07.25-07.35

Link with Montgomery County

  • Christina Miller will join the February 5th HAC meeting
  • Proposed discussion topics:
    • Office of Public Health priorities for 2024
    • Mont Co Community Health Assessment
    • Mental Health & Wellbeing initiatives
    • Opportunities to support the work of the MontCo Medical Reserve Corps
    • Our proposal to offer free dental health checks for Veterans and whether we might collaborate on this
    • How we might collaborate around future events, e.g., National Night Out

Simon/All

07.35-07.45

Veterans’ Dental Health Checks

  • Propose to align with Flag Day 2024 (June 14th 2024)
  • Would aim to identify dental practitioners willing to donate their time/facilities to conduct exams
  • Would seek support from dental product manufacturers to donate brushes, toothpaste, etc.
  • Does the HAC support?

Simon

07.45-07.55

Public Comment and response (if applicable)

 

Guest(s)

07.55-08.00

Any Other Business

  • Update on HAC membership – promotion of existing ‘Alternate’ Members and Recruitment of new ‘Alternate’ members
  • Date of next HAC meeting: February 5th, 2024

Simon/Lori

 

 

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