Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnership Identifying Strategic Issues Summit October 25, 2002
Genesee Valley Health Partnership Livingston County Residents will be the Healthiest in New York State
Healthy People 2010 Overarching Goals –Increase quality and years of healthy life –Eliminate health disparities
Genesee Valley Health Partnership 1997 – 10 Health Opportunities 1. Access to Health Care 2. Chemical Dependency 3. Exposure to Toxic and Infectious Agents 4. Five Leading Screenable Causes of Death 5. Immunizations 6. Inactivity and Improper Diet 7. Mental Health 8. Respite Services 9. Teen Pregnancy 10. Violence
Healthy People 2010 Leading Health Indicators Physical Activity Overweight and Obesity Tobacco Use Substance Abuse Responsible Sexual Behavior Mental Health Injury and Violence Environmental Quality Immunization Access to Health Care
Strategic Issues Brainstorming Poverty Unemployment Grandparents as caregivers Migrant/ Non-English speaking Effect of domestic violence/other violence Lack of fluoridation of water supply Alcohol and tobacco use among teens / young people Teen pregnancy Cancer – education and screening Economic climate/ impact on mental health
Strategic Issues Brainstorming Job opportunities- economic growth Lack of consistent services for elderly in certain areas Informing, educating public on programs / services, outreach, communication Social issues/ healthy youth Social issues/ healthy adults Insurance Environmental
Strategic Issues Brainstorming Community education as base to all other success Insurance- paperwork barriers, agricultural industry What services are in County vs. external What services are vital to keep IN County When we provide education- creates behavior changes Violence- schools, community, family Empowerment – ownership Technology in rural County Volunteerism Youth programming, awareness
Strategic Issues Brainstorming Economic- job growth Transportation Lack of quality child care Respite- daycare, disabled, elderly Violence Prevention Adolescents – mental health issues Need for service coordination Immunization Alcohol and drugs Willingness to collaborate Utilization of electronic media
Key Strategic Issues 1. Communication 2. Consistent Services/ Resources for Elderly 3. Education / Advocacy/ Empowerment 4. Behavioral Health Issues 5. Physical Health Issues 6. Insurance 7. Economic Issues 8. Social Health Issues for Youth 9. Environmental
Genesee Valley Health Partnership Committees Access to Health Care Chemical Dependency Environmental & Health Healthy Economy Healthy Lifestyles Mental Health PIE/HIPAA (Patient Information Exchange) Violence Prevention
GVHP Committees and Activities Access to Health Care Emergency Medical Services Committee/Advisory Underinsured/ Uninsured CAIRS Steering Committee MRC (Medical Reserve Core) Steering Committee LATS Advisory Environment & Health Healthy Economy Healthcare Workforce Consortium PIE/IT Committee Healthy Lifestyles Livingston Worksite Wellness Partnership- HIP HOP (Healthy Input- Healthy Output) Violence Prevention Subcommittee-Second Step Child Safety Coalition/ Safe Kids Teen Pregnancy Prevention Task Force Chemical Dependency Subcommittee Healthy Communities That Care Steering Committee Mental Health Subcommittee Healthy Heart Partnership Simple Steps Subcommittee
Strategic Planning: Lessons Learned 1. Focus 2. Facilitators 3. Education for all participants on: 1. Strategic Planning 2. Expectations 4. Focus /Control
GVHP Going strong- working well Seeking outside grants for other areas- Conduit for expansion of programs Striving to meet our goal- Healthiest County in New York State!