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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
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The Fresno County Department of Public Health was found to be competent, creative, well educated, committed to promoting, preserving and protecting the well-being of the community and ensuring the optimal health of the public.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
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The FCDPH is aggressively reaching out to the Fresno community at risk for STD to provide assistance and information including providing outreach material in English and Spanish.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
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FCDPH should strengthen outreach to all expectant mothers, especially those in hard-to- reach groups, to emphasize the availability and importance of prenatal care including screening and treatment for STD. (F2, F3, F5) 11
F3
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The FCDPH does an excellent job analyzing patterns of STD occurrence and can target areas of high incidence.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
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FCDPH should strengthen outreach to all expectant mothers, especially those in hard-to- reach groups, to emphasize the availability and importance of prenatal care including screening and treatment for STD. (F2, F3, F5) 11
F4
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While the FCDPH participates in many youth-focused community events, FCDPH was not included in the development of the sex education curriculum by FUSD. The FUSD curriculum has largely been developed in liaison with the California DPH.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
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FCDPH should support the implementation of AB 329, the new sex education law, in all Fresno County school districts. (F4)
F5
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Congenital syphilis has increased dramatically in Fresno County in recent years, and the FCDPH has requested additional help from the CDPH and Federal CDC.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
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FCDPH should strengthen outreach to all expectant mothers, especially those in hard-to- reach groups, to emphasize the availability and importance of prenatal care including screening and treatment for STD. (F2, F3, F5) 11