TITLE
title
DHHS - PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION: NIA COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER, INC. CONTRACT AMENDMENT #5
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SPONSOR
sponsor
Merle Green
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BACKGROUND
background
NIA Community Action Center partners with the Public Health Division to control the level/incidence of HIV and STD infection in Guilford County. This is achieved through testing and education during non-traditional hours and at non-traditional sites. NIA contributes to this effort by performing community HIV/STD testing and outreach in Guilford County through state Integrated and Targeted Testing Services funding (ITTS). Through this contract, they test and educate during street outreach events, at their fixed site, and also hold special events to test and raise awareness among clients. NIA also assist with linking positive HIV clients to care and are contracted to test at least 730 people for STD’s in FY 2017. During FY 2015, NIA tested 839 clients.
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BUDGET IMPACT
budget impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
requested action
Approve NIA Community Action Center, Inc. contract amendment # 5, in substantial form, in the amount of $130,725 to be effective for the period June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017.
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