SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract amendment from the Women's Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT) d.b.a. Every Body Texas, WHFPT Title X Project Grant in the additional amount of $67,325.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for a total amount of $123,539.00 for the term period from April 01, 2025 through March 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - WHFPT Title X Project Grant -
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
* Goal 1: Improve access to health care services for all residents.
* Policy 1.1: Support and promote preventive health care services.
* Policy 1.2: Increase access to care for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals.
* Policy 1.4: Encourage partnerships to improve public health service delivery.
* Goal 3: Educate the public on health and wellness.
* Policy 3.1: Implement educational initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles and preventive care.
Summary of alignment: The Women's Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT) d.b.a. Every Body Texas program directly supports Viva Laredo's strategic vision to improve public health outcomes and reduce disparities in health access. By continuing its partnership with Every Body Texas through the WHFPT Title X Project Grant, the Laredo Public Health Department is providing comprehensive and equitable women's health and family planning services. These include preventive screenings (e.g., pap smears, mammograms), reproductive health education, and family planning.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On June 16, 2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-R-155.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department is continuing its contract with Every Body Texas for the continuation of the Title X Women's Health and Family Planning Program. Through th...
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