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Cook County Board of Commissioners of the Health & Hospitals Committee met July 19

Cook County Board of Commissioners of the Health & Hospitals Committee met July 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

ATTENDANCE 

Present: Anaya, Aguilar, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Moore, Morita, K. Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (14)

Absent: Deer, Gordon and S. Morrison (3) excused

PUBLIC TESTIMONY 

Vice Chairwoman Anaya asked the Secretary to the Board to call upon the registered public speakers, in accordance with Cook County Code.

No public speakers

23-3907 

COMMITTEE MINUTES 

Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 05/16/2023

A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Lowry, to approve 23-3907. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Anaya, Aguilar, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Moore, Morita, K. Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (14)

Absent: Deer, Gordon and S. Morrison (3)

23-3909 

COMMITTEE MINUTES 

Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 06/27/2023 (11:00 am).

A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Lowry, to approve 23-3909. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Anaya, Aguilar, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Moore, Morita, K. Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (14)

Absent: Deer, Gordon and S. Morrison (3)

23-3910 

COMMITTEE MINUTES 

Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 06/27/2023 (1:00 pm).

A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Lowry, to approve 23-3910. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Anaya, Aguilar, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Moore, Morita, K. Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (14)

Absent: Deer, Gordon and S. Morrison (3)

23-3567 

Presented by: ISRAEL ROCHA JR., Chief Executive Officer, Cook County Health & Hospitals System

REPORT 

Department: CCH Behavioral Health

Report Title: Behavioral Health Semiannual Report

Report Period: December 2022-May 2023

Summary:

A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Lowry, to recommend for receiving and filing 23-3567. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Anaya, Aguilar, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Moore, Morita, K. Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (14)

Absent: Deer, Gordon and S. Morrison (3)

23-3490 

Presented by: THOMAS J. DART, Sheriff of Cook County

REPORT 

Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Office

Report Title: Behavioral Health Report

Report Period: December 2022 - May 2023

Summary: This semi-annual report is to comply with the requirements of Resolution# 23-0523 to Assess the Needs and Improve the Quality and Effectiveness of Behavioral Health Care Provided by Cook County Government.

PLEASE REFER TO HEALTH ND HOSPITAL COMMITTE

A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Lowry, to recommend for receiving and filing 23-3490. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Anaya, Aguilar, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Moore, Morita, K. Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (14)

Absent: Deer, Gordon and S. Morrison (3)

23-3301 

Sponsored by: Chief Judge, Cook County Board Of Commissioners

REPORT 

Department: Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

Report Title: Behavioral Services Mid-Year Report

Report Period: December 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023

Summary: Pursuant to the Cook County Board Resolution to assess needs and improve the quality and effectiveness of behavioral health provided by Cook County government, attached are the mid-year reports of behavioral health programs and services provided by the Circuit Court of Cook County.

A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Lowry, to recommend for receiving and filing 23-3301. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Anaya, Aguilar, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Moore, Morita, K. Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (14)

Absent: Deer, Gordon and S. Morrison (3)

23-3859 

Presented by: KIMBERLY M. FOXX, Cook County State's Attorney

REPORT 

Department: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office

Report Title: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Biannual Behavioral Health Services Report December 2022 - May 2023

Report Period: December 2022 - May 2023

Summary: In response to Cook County Resolution 23-0523, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s

Office (CCSAO) has produced the following biannual behavioral health services report for the reporting period from December 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023, to address each of the questions outlined in the Resolution.

A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Lowry, to recommend for receiving and filing 23-3859. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Anaya, Aguilar, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Moore, Morita, K. Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (14)

Absent: Deer, Gordon and S. Morrison (3)

23-3854 

Presented by: SHARONE R. MITCHELL, JR, Cook County Public Defender

REPORTS 

Department: Cook County Public Defender’s Office

Report Period: 1st & 2nd Quarter Report, December 2022-May 2023

Summary: Behavioral Health Resolution Quarterly Report for the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender

A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Lowry, to recommend for receiving and filing 23-3854. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Anaya, Aguilar, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Moore, Morita, K. Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (14)

Absent: Deer, Gordon and S. Morrison (3)

ADJOURNMENT 

A motion was made by Commissioner Britton, seconded by Commissioner Quezada, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Anaya, Aguilar, Britton, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Lowry, Miller, Moore, Morita, K. Morrison, Quezada, Stamps and Trevor (14)

Absent: Deer, Gordon and S. Morrison (3)

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