SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract and award the Cancer Screening and Early Detection Grant Program funds from the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas, to Gateway Community Health Center, Inc., in the total amount of $152,936.00 for a two (2) year term starting on January 01, 2026 to December 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Cancer Screening and Early Detection Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On January 20, 2026, Council approved Ordinance 2026-O-01.
BACKGROUND
As a result of the grant application the City of Laredo Public Health was awarded the Cancer Screening and Early Detection Grant from the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas. Through this award, Laredo Public Health will work Gateway Community Health Center to carry out programmatic activities in support of the V.I.D.A. Project. The intent of this project is to improve access to breast cancer screening, Hepatitis C screening, patient navigation, outreach, and advocacy services for residents of Zapata, Jim Hogg, and Webb Counties.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
* Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
* Policy 7.1.1: Expand access to preventive healthcare services in underserved communities.
* Goal 7.3: Prevent and reduce chronic disease and promote early detection.
* Policy 7.3.1: Support programs that increase cancer screenings and reduce barriers to early diagnosis.
* Policy 7.3.2: Promote community education and prevention initiatives addressing lifestyle-related risk factors for chronic disease.
* Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and partnerships.
* Policy 7.5.4: Collaborate with community health providers to expand access to preventive services.
Summary of alignment: This action aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by expanding access to cancer screening, early detection, and patient navi...
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