9.F.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 03/19/2024
- Co-Submitter:
- Sarah Langley
- From:
- Shawn Johnson, Chief of Staff
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval: Letter of Support for the AZ Healthy Tomorrow Initiative
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Letter of Support
Executive Summary:
It is estimated that nearly 3 million Arizonans have limited access to primary care, and one in three Arizona hospitals face critical staffing shortages. In response to this urgent need, the Arizona Board of Regents recently launched the AZ Healthy Tomorrow initiative that will rapidly expand the number of healthcare workers produced by our public universities. This plan includes creating two new medical schools at ASU and NAU, doubling the number of medical student graduates at the UofA, and increasing nursing and other healthcare graduates across the board.
Financial Impact:
None
Policy Impact:
None
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
None
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
None
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
Safe and Healthy Community, Inclusive and Engaged Community, and High Performing Governance
Connection to Regional Plan:
None
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
None
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
None