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 Partnership1997 – 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 2010Leading 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

GVHPGoing 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!