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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a Letter of Intent to the Ardmore Institute of Health for the Laredo Lifestyle Medicine Consortium Program Grant, in the total amount of up to $100,000.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the year 2026; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the application of the grant.
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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 and wellness programs in underserved neighborhoods.
* Goal 7.3: Prevent and reduce chronic diseases through education and intervention.
* Policy 7.3.1: Support evidence-based programs that promote nutrition, physical activity, and disease prevention.
* Goal 7.4: Foster a culture of health through education and public health initiatives.
* Policy 7.4.2: Promote healthy lifestyles through coordinated outreach and health education efforts.
Summary of alignment: This resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by supporting the creation of a comprehensive, evidence-based lifestyle medicine initiative focused on preventing and managing chronic diseases. The program emphasizes nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and behavioral health as integral components of whole-person care. By fostering partnerships, improving education, and promoting healthier environments, the initiative advances the Plan's goals to enhance community well-being, expand preventive care access, and create a culture of health that improves quality of life for all Laredo residents.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department wishes to submit a Letter of Intent to the Ardmore Institute of Health for the Laredo Lifestyle Medicine Consortium Program. This initiative aims to create ...
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