MINUTES OF THE
DUKES COUNTY HEALTH COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of November 15, 2001
I certify, that to the best of my ability to record and recall, these are the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Dukes County Health Council held on
November 15, 2001.
Meeting called to order at 8:12 a.m. without a quorum present.
Members Present: *Ex Officio
Cynthia Mitchell, Chairman Jacque Cage
Murray Frank Tad Crawford
Michele Lazerow Kathleen Rose
Arthur Wortzel Ned Robinson-Lynch
Katharine Colon Kevin Burchill
Chris Knowles Lorna Andrade
Also Present: Marsha Smolev, Charles Silberstein, Melinda Loberg
Absent:
Matt Poole Marguerite Bergstrom* Sandra Lothrop*
Elizabeth Norcross Karen Kukolich Robert Sawyer
Dennis Hoak Peter Strock Fred Rundlet
Maureen Kelly Patty Begley Else Membreno
Sarah Kuh * Sarah Isenberg Cathy Brennan
Carol Borer* Kathy Logue
Jane Cleare Sharon Clauss-Zanger
Chairman Mitchell announced that at the next meeting, on December 13th, Pat Fairchild of JSI would be hosting a breakfast in thanks for the Council’s hard work.
Jane Cleare reported that she met with the County Commissioners the previous night to present the idea of the Chronic Illness Network. She noted that the Commissioners would revisit the Bylaws and said that the Bylaws used the name: task force.
Cynthia Mitchell presented sample covers of the Healthwise Handbooks.
Subcommittee reports were brief. Charlie Silberstein reported on Health and Wellness, stating the group is redefining its mission and planning quarterly grand rounds in January so other practitioners can meet with physicians. Murray Frank reported that proposals are pending for the collaborative between the UMASS Medical School and the MV Hospital. Brian Toomey is trying to enlist more dentists for the Dental Clinic. Tad Crawford reported that the Lighthouse Grant is looking at gaps in services for substance abuse and mental health.
Tad Crawford reminded members to sent letters of interest if they wish to be reappointed to the Council. The deadline is 4 PM on November 27.
Cynthia Mitchell distributed a five-year timeline draft that is the beginning of an action plan being designed by the Coordinating Committee.
Chris Knowles mentioned that Hospitals have a mandate to ensure they put profits into community benefits. He asked if anyone had looked into the legal obligations of a 5013C entity for a community benefits committee.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Marsha Smolev
Executive Assistant
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