Fulton’s Environmental Justice Recognized by NACCHO and the CDC

In recognition for the success of the Environmental Justice Initiative, Vice Chair Emma I. Darnell and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners presented the Department of Health Services staff with a proclamation for Environmental Justice Day. The proclamation recognized the department’s receipt of the 2013 Model Practice Award from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for the team’s successful efforts to inform and influence the implementation of policies to ensure that no demographic group is disproportionately affected by adverse environmental conditions.

On August 23, 2013, at its Recess Meeting, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution sponsored by Commissioner William “Bill” Edwards in support of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The resolution was also co-sponsored by Vice Chair Emma I. Darnell. The Affordable Care Act was adopted by Congress in 2010 and upheld by the U.S Supreme Court.  One of the biggest changes under the ACA will begin October 1 when individuals and families will be able to purchase health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.