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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program to offer individualized assistance to clients and to facilitate timely access to quality screening and diagnostics.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Health has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $333,100.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program to offer individualized assistance to clients and to facilitate timely access to quality screening and diagnostics; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Health, in an amount not to exceed $333,100.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program to offer individualized assistance to clients and to facilitate timely access to quality screening and diagnostics, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Board of Health, based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Board of Health in an amount not to exceed $333,100 with no cash match required. This grant will be used to provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services including increasing access to needed services including wellness exams, screenings, follow-ups, and referrals by providing client/patient navigation services that help clients overcome barriers and improve health literacy. The term of this grant begins July 1, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2025.