1. HEALTHY CONVERSATIONS Talking About New York’s Healthcare

2. Phyllis D. Ellis FACHE Vice President St. Elizabeth Medical Center Utica, New York

3. HANYS Healthcare Association of NYS 2004 Grassroots Campaign

4. Long Term Goals Create consensus vision on health and the future redesign and delivery of healthcare. Identify pathways to positive change through dialogue and connectivity.

5. Healthy Conversations Round Two Secondary Goals: Strengthen relationships with hospitals and community providers Information sharing

6. Community Service Plans Mission Meeting Community Healthcare Needs Quantify charity care Improve Access to care

7. Engaging Your Community Raise community awareness about services and programs Learn the community’s perspective about the hospital’s performance Recommendations for enhancing care and services Unmet community health needs

8. Process Public Forum Community Forum Town Hall Meeting Survey Participants Local Community Groups

9. Health Coalition County Health Coalitions with numerous agencies represented Health Care Facilities Educational Institutions Others interested in improving Healthcare in the County

10. Program Planning Identify presenters Educate presenters : Train the trainer Identify audiences in community Invite participation Develop Training Manual

11. Facilitator Role Introductions Prioritize local health concerns in the County ( Exercise with participants) Ranking order of healthcare needs Compare with other surveys in the County Discuss changes in priorities and why

12. Summary Feedback provided to County Compile with other information Utilized by various groups in planning Strategic Healthcare planning