Genesee Valley Health Partnership

							 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   6.    Inactivity and Improper
                                   Diet
2.   Chemical Dependency
                             7.    Mental Health
3.   Exposure to Toxic and
     Infectious Agents       8.    Respite Services

4.   Five Leading            9.    Teen Pregnancy
     Screenable Causes of
     Death                   10.   Violence

5.   Immunizations
           Healthy People 2010
         Leading Health Indicators
• Physical Activity        • Mental Health

• Overweight and Obesity   • Injury and Violence

• Tobacco Use              • Environmental Quality

• Substance Abuse          • Immunization

• Responsible Sexual       • Access to Health Care
  Behavior
    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      Healthy Lifestyles

   Chemical Dependency        Mental Health

   Environmental &            PIE/HIPAA (Patient
    Health                      Information Exchange)



   Healthy Economy            Violence Prevention
    GVHP Committees and Activities
   Access to Health Care               Healthy Lifestyles
       Emergency Medical Services           Livingston Worksite
        Committee/Advisory                    Wellness Partnership-
       Underinsured/ Uninsured                   HIP HOP (Healthy Input-
                                                   Healthy Output)
       CAIRS Steering Committee
       MRC (Medical Reserve Core)         Violence Prevention
        Steering Committee                  Subcommittee-Second Step
                                           Child Safety Coalition/ Safe
       LATS Advisory
                                            Kids
                                           Teen Pregnancy Prevention
   Environment & Health                    Task Force
                                           Chemical Dependency

   Healthy Economy                         Subcommittee
                                           Healthy Communities That
       Healthcare Workforce
        Consortium                          Care Steering Committee
                                           Mental Health
                                           Subcommittee
   PIE/IT Committee
                                           Healthy Heart Partnership
                                           Simple Steps
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


 Strivingto meet our goal- Healthiest
  County in New York State!