Understanding Your Community Part Six: Community Systems
Government.
Municipal
Specific-Purpose Government Organizations
Levels of Local Government must Interact
Business and Industry
Major Employers
Large, National Corporations
Small Businesses
The Chamber of Commerce
The Health Care and Promotion System
Hospitals
Intermediate Care Facilities and Home Health Agencies Nursing Homes, Intermediate Care Facilities and Home Health Agencies
Hospice
Private Practitioners
Community Clinics
Community Mental Health Centers
Public Health Authorities
Health Promotion Organizations
Health Planning Agencies
Country Medical Society
and Education Institutions School System and Education Institutions
Public Utilities
The Nonprofit, Voluntary Sector
Large, National Agencies Small, Local Organizations Community Coordinating
The United Way
Voluntary Action Center
coalitions, partnerships, Collaborations, coalitions, partnerships, and alliances
Religion
The larger churches and dominant religions Smaller, more conservative religious groups Ministerial Association
Council of Churches Community Ministry Organization
The Media
Newspapers and other Periodicals
Broadcasting and Cable Media
Outdoor Advertising
Direct Mail and Telemarketing
In-Store Advertising and Information