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Presented by Ms. Carlisle
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WHEREAS, the goals of Healthy People 2010 are to help individuals of all ages increase life expectancy and improve their quality of life and to eliminate health disparities among different segments of the population; and
WHEREAS, a partnership has been formed between the City of Pittsburgh, Department of Parks and Recreation Senior Interests and Community Enrichment programs and the Duquesne University School of Nursing to improve health in the communities of Pittsburgh.; and
WHEREAS, a partnership has been formed between the City of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University School of Nursing to facilitate the preparation of the next generation of nurses who will be caring for our communities; and
WHEREAS, Nurse-Managed Wellness Centers have been established in the six Senior Community Centers of South Side, Northside, Homewood, Mt. Washington, Hazelwood and Greenfield in the City of Pittsburgh and four senior high rises; and
WHEREAS, nursing students from Duquesne University are engaged in service learning activities in the four elementary schools of Fort Pitt, Mifflin, Knoxville, and Helen S. Faison Arts Academy (New Homewood) in the City of Pittsburgh thus providing strong role modeling for young boys and girls about a career in the health professions, and fostering academic achievement through tutoring and after school programs.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and commends the Duquesne University School of Nursing for the contributions City of Pittsburgh.