2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Jefferson County Public Health
The Jeffco Community Health Improvement Network
Active Living
Food Access
Health in Early Childhood
School Wellness
Letter from the Executive Director Jefferson County is a special place, with vibrant communities, great schools, a high quality medical system, and a strong economy. Most importantly, Jefferson County is home to over half a million residents, and many more who come to the county to work, study or recreate. In Colorado, public health departments have been identified as the governmental entities responsible for assessing the health of their communities and convening broadbased assemblies of residents, public health professionals, businesses, elected officials, and a range of local agencies and other organizations in an effort to develop and implement community health improvement plans. Jefferson County Public Health, along with partnering organizations, conducted a health assessment and created a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) in 2014. This plan, which was updated in 2015, acts as a blueprint for improving our community’s health.
Healthy Beverage
Preventive Care and Behavioral Health Resources
Introducing the Community Health Improvement Network In 2015, the Jeffco Community Health Improvement Network was formed, based on the goals outlined in the CHIP, and was charged with enhancing partnerships among a diverse group of organizations and community members. This Network will work toward making a measurable impact on the health of our community by aligning efforts across the county. The overarching goal of the Network and its many partners is to increase healthy eating, active living, and psychosocial well-being among lowincome families with children ages 0-18. Jefferson County Public Health is committed to a collaborative approach to public health and is excited to begin putting the 2015 Community Health Improvement Plan into action through the work of the Network. No single organization in Jefferson County can make all the needed improvements alone. However, working together, I believe that we will be able to make Jefferson County a truly healthy place to live, work, learn, play and age.
Mark B. Johnson, MD, MPH Executive Director, Jefferson County Public Health
Healthy People Healthy Places
Jefferson County Public Health