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Orange County <br />Board of Health Strategic Plan 2016-2018 <br /> <br />Charge <br />The Board of Health is the primary policy-making and adjudicatory body for the Health <br />Department. It is charged to protect and promote the public health of Orange County. Every <br />two years, the Board of Health establishes a new strategic plan based on community health <br />priorities and research on policies proven to improve community and individual health. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Introduction <br />Contents <br />Pgs. 1-4 <br />Priority: Social Determinants of Health Pg. 5 <br />Focus Area #1: Serve as a catalyst and advocate for health outcomes in the Family Success Alliance. <br />Focus Area #2: Advocate for and pursue policies and practices aimed at improving access to care, <br />with a focus on cultural and language barriers to access. <br />Priority: Physical Activity & Nutrition Pg. 6 <br />Focus Area #1: Advocate for and pursue policies, practices, and partnerships aimed at <br />increasing access to healthy foods and safe places for physical activity. <br />Focus Area #2: Advocate for and pursue evidence-based policies, practices, and <br />partnerships that increase physical activity and improve nutrition in <br />schools. <br />Priority: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Pgs. 7-8 <br />Focus Area #1: Serve as a catalyst and advocate for policies and practices that promote <br />integrated care in the Orange County Health Department and other <br />medical providers in the county. <br />Focus Area #2: Advocate for and pursue policies, practices, and partnerships that <br />improve substance abuse and mental health services in Orange <br />County, especially to vulnerable populations such as the homeless <br />and those connected with the criminal justice system. <br />Engagement Pg. 8 <br />Focus Area #1: Actively engage with local government, advisory boards, and the community on <br />Board of Health strategic plan priority areas. <br /> <br />Timeline Pg. 9 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Indicates new focus area 2