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Orange County Board of Health Strategic Plan 2014 -2016 The Board of Health is the primary policy- making and adjudicatory body for the Health Department. It is charged to protect and promote the public health of Orange County. Every two years, the Board of Health establishes a new strategic plan based on community health priorities and research on policies proven to improve community and individual health. Introduction Access to Care Pg. 5 Focus Area #1: Serve as a catalyst and advocate for health outcomes in the Orange County Child Poverty Project Focus Area #2: Advocate for and pursue policies/ legislation to improve access to care Focus Area #3: Foster a culture of innovation at the Health Department Focus Area #4: Actively communicate about effective interventions and advocate for their funding Childhood &t Family Obesity Pg. 6 Focus Area #1: Serve as a catalyst and facilitator for obesity prevention partnerships in the county Focus Area #2: Identify and implement evidence -based nutrition and /or physical activity interventions Focus Area #3: Advocate for and pursue policies/ legislation aimed at reducing obesity Substance Abuse &t Mental Health Pg. 8 Focus Area #1: Advocate for policies /practices /legislation aimed at improving substance abuse and mental health services Focus Area #2: Advocate for the importance of and need for childhood mental health services. Focus Area #3: Explore the connection between health and the criminal justice system Focus Area #4: Provide continuing support for county partners to implement and evaluate the Orange County Smoke -Free Public Places Rule Engagement Pg. 9 Focus Area #1: Actively engage with local government, advisory boards, and the community on Board of Health strategic plan priority areas. Timeline 1 Indicates new focus area 2 Pg. 10