MINUTES OF THE
DUKES COUNTY HEALTH COUNCIL
Special Meeting of July 31, 2001
I certify, that to the best of my ability to record and recall, these are the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Dukes County Health Council held on July 31, 2001.
Meeting called to order at 8:10 a.m.
Members Present:
*Ex Officio
Cynthia Mitchell, Chairman Les Holcomb
Murray Frank Katharine Colon
Patty Begley Sarah Isenberg
Carol Borer* Kathy Logue
Jane Cleare Bob Sawyer
Arthur Wortzel Ned Robinson-Lynch
Michele Lazerow Kevin Burchill
Sharon Clauss-Zanger Else Membreno
Tad Crawford Fred Rundlet
Also Present: Marsha Smolev, Nancy Kasen (JSI), Joyce Steward, Liz diCarlo, Pat
Fairchild (JSI), Dave Rogoff, Phyllis Bursansky, Marianne Moore
Absent:
Matt Poole Jacque Cage Marguerite Bergstrom*
Elizabeth Norcross Karen Kukolich Sandra Lothrop*
Dennis Hoak Cathy Brennan Sarah Kuh *
Maureen Kelly Eric Butler Lorna Andrade
Peter Strock Bud Macy Tom Dresser
Kathleen Rose Chris Knowles
The meeting opened at 8:10 AM. Chairman Mitchell introduced Phyllis Bursansky and David Rogoff. It was announced that the next meeting would be August 23rd. Chairman Mitchell gave a history of the Health Council and introduced Council members. Ms. Mitchell stated that the goal of the Health Council has been an integrated healthcare system. She mentioned funding sources and targeted problems.
Ned Robinson-Lynch encouraged members to attend the Foundation Symposium. Arthur Wortzel reported on the Symposium Committee’s progress. Murray Frank reported that the Health and Wellness Committee is working to identify and develop a matrix of services. Sarah Kuh’s report on the VHCAP was distributed. Jane Cleare reported that the Chronic Illness Network would present ideas on how to accomplish volunteer outreach, to the Coordinating Committee. Fred Rundlet reported that the Dental Clinic up and running again and functioning well.
Liz DiCarlo presented the “chattering teeth” that were brought to the State House to gain support for Oral Health Services.
Murray Frank reported that he and Cynthia Mitchell met with representatives of Blue Cross/Blue Shield Foundation to discuss grant funding and DMA concerning an Insurance Partnership. Pat Fairchild stressed that the Health Council has credibility now that it is part of the Lighthouse Alliance, and that this will help with future funding.
Liz DiCarlo mentioned that the Hospital should include in its orientation for staff, more about cultural issues of Brazilians and Native Americans.
It was reported that the Elderly Mental Health and Assessment Task Forces would be starting up in September.
Nancy Kasen reported that she was meeting with physicians and employers to find out what would encourage their participation in the Island Health Plan.
Chairman Mitchell said that the Health Council was asked to take a position on mopeds. Mopeds will be discussed at the August meeting.
Phyllis Bursansky presented the Hillsborough County Plan that introduced a ½ cent sales tax to be used for health care. She stressed that given enough of the right information, people do the right thing. She encouraged using the media to spread the word and gain support.
David Rogoff presented the Return on Community Investment Model. He stressed the importance of stating the program so it makes good social and business sense. Mr. Rogoff discussed a Federal sales tax approach, rather than a real estate tax approach. Ms. Bursansky said it was easier to sell a sales tax approach, because everyone pays sales tax. She stressed that people want choices, access, transportation to health care. In Hillsborough, clinics worked. People came.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Marsha Smolev
Executive Assistant
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