Public Health: Prevent-Promote-ProtectFrederick County’s Health

Barbara Brookmyer, MD, MPHFrederick County Health Officer

Frederick County Health DepartmentFebruary 22, 2012

SHIP – The State Health Improvement Plan http://dhmh.maryland.gov/ship/ A framework for accountability, local action, and public

engagement to advance the health of Marylanders 39 critical health measures 6 vision areas

◦ Healthy Babies◦ Healthy Social Environments◦ Safe Physical Environments◦ Infectious Disease◦ Chronic Disease◦ Healthcare Access

See what tools are available for your community to make progress on these and other key measures.

Find 10 steps you can follow to live a healthier and longer life -- along with resources to help you get there.

Maryland Seeks to End Health Disparities The SHIP provides data on critical health measures by race and

ethnicity, so local planning efforts can target key health disparities in Maryland for action. The SHIP complements other efforts moving forward to address health disparities in Maryland.

In 2010, the State's Health Care Quality and Cost Council, led by Lt. Gov Anthony Brown, established a new Workgroup to identify strategies to eliminate disparities in the health care system.  The Workgroup submitted a report in December that recommended (1) formation of Health Enterprise Zones (HEZ), (2) establishment of a Maryland Health Innovation Prize, and (3) analysis of health care quality data by race and ethnicity. The 2012 Legislative Session is considering a bill to implement the HEZ.

Programs in the State Minority Health & Health Disparities Office focus on minority health improvement and disparity reduction in the areas of cancer, tobacco, cardiovascular disease, and infant mortality.

Now, with the launch of the SHIP, Maryland counties will have access to start-up funding and a broad range of tools to set local priorities and mobilize communities against disparities in health.

Frederick County Moves Forward: Taking ACTION!Local Health Improvement

Process and PlanFrederick County Health Care

Coalition5 workgroups focused on

priorities for health improvement

Local Health Improvement ProcessCommenced October 2011 >80 personsData presentationsSmall and large group

discussions3 votes per person6 priorities for improvement

identified

Considerations in Selecting PrioritiesHow many people does it impact?

◦Are there disparities in who is impacted?

How significant is the impact?◦Are there disparities in who is impacted?

Are their effective strategies to make an impact?

Can performance be measured?

Local Health Improvement Plan (LHIP)Action Plans developed by

workgroups focused on the 5 priorities for improvement:

1) Mental Health2) Dental Access for Adults3) Access to Care4) Wellness and Prevention5) Health Disparities6) Early Childhood Growth and

Development

Get Involved -- Join Us!Frederick County Health Care Coalition

◦LHIP Coordinator = Dr. Barbara Brookmyer◦www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/LHIP

◦Workgroups for each priority area continue to meet on a regular basis Mental Health Access Dental Access for Adults Wellness/Prevention Early Childhood Growth and Development Health Disparities to be addressed through the

above

Contact InformationFrederick County Health Department www.frederickcountymd.gov/health

Barbara A. Brookmyer, MD, MPHHealth OfficerFrederick County Health Department350 Montevue LaneFrederick, Maryland 21702301.600.2509bbrookmyer@FrederickCountyMd.gov

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