Title
Chatham Health Alliance Annual Update
Abstract
Chatham Health Alliance Annual Update
Introduction & Background: The Chatham Health Alliance (the Alliance) was established in March 2015, as an extension of the 2014 Community Health Assessment Steering Committee. The Alliance is a collaborative of local professionals and residents working together to improve health in Chatham County. The Alliance brings together both traditional and nontraditional partners together to work on issues affecting health in Chatham County, with a focus on the health priorities identified in the Community Health Assessment- Obesity, Access to Mental Health Services, and Access to Healthcare. Members of the Alliance strive to share resources and work together to enhance existing efforts and achieve a greater collective impact than we would individually.
Discussion & Analysis: Since its inception, the Alliance has established itself as a strong partnership, and pillar of innovation to impact health in Chatham County. This includes implementing a number of initiatives requiring strong partnership between the many members of the Chatham Health Alliance. This presentation will focus on the work of the Chatham Health Alliance to date, and the impact of this work for Chatham County.
Budgetary Impact: None
Recommendation: None