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State of the Hudson Valley Region

State of the Hudson Valley Region. HVRHON (Hudson Valley Region Health Officers’ Network). Jean M. Hudson M.D. M.P.H. Commissioner Orange County Dept. of Health. 3 Core Functions of Public Health. Assessment Policy Development Assurance. Assessment.

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State of the Hudson Valley Region

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  1. State of the Hudson Valley Region HVRHON (Hudson Valley Region Health Officers’ Network) Jean M. Hudson M.D. M.P.H. Commissioner Orange County Dept. of Health

  2. 3 Core Functions of Public Health • Assessment • Policy Development • Assurance

  3. Assessment • The Hudson Valley is home to over 2 million people (2,261,204. 2005 census estimate) • 452,930 are women of childbearing age, 15-44 years. • The region is made up of seven Counties • Westchester County has the largest population while Orange County is the fastest growing.

  4. Total Pregnancies by Race/Ethnicity and Resident County, NYS, 2005

  5. Policy Development & Assurance PCAP Programs

  6. Pre and Post Natal Support Programs • WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children) • Community Health Worker Program • Child Find • Home visiting programs including Certified Home Health Agency • Perinatal Networks and Consortia.

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