CITY OF WORCESTER | Health Committee Meeting | Tuesday, October 2, 2007 | Council Chamber | Convened: 5:50 P.M. | Adjourned: 6:27 P.M. |
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Mayor
Konstantina B. Lukes | 
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Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford | Committee Members | | Chairperson Frederick C Rushton | | Councilor Gary Rosen | | Councilor Joffrey A Smith |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor Frederick C Rushton
Councilor Gary Rosen
Councilor Joffrey A Smith | | | | | Also: | Commissioner HHS Dr. Leonard Morse
Acting Director HHS James Gardiner
Director of Public Health Derek Brindisi
UMass-Worcester Representative Robin Clark
City Clerk David J. Rushford, Clerk | | | |
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| | | 1a. | Regarding the Chairman's Orders previously voted concerning identifying radon levels, testing measures and status in relation to city-owned buildings and those under the jurisdiction of the Worcester Public Schools. | Attachments | | | | | | | The Committee was briefed concerning the City's efforts at raising awareness concerning the prevalence of radon and the opportunities available to identify its presence and containment.
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| | | 1b. | Regarding various measures involving inoculations. | Attachments | | | | | | | Regarding Emergency Preparedness Efforts:
The Committee heard from representatives of the health community involved in the Community Immunity Day mass inoculation program scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2007. 10,000 doses have been committed by MAXIM and shall be available at the two locations in the City; @ the Forest-Grove Middle School and the ALL. Additional doses may be brought to the City from Springfield and Natick if the demand is realized during the day.
The cost to each individual is $26 payable in cash or via health insurance coverage. For those people who cannot afford the cost, the City shall cover in the amount of $11 for each dose.
Collaborative efforts have been made between many partners including the private for-profit vendor, the City of Worcester and UMass Medical Center.
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