Public Health: Prevent-Promote-Protect Frederick County’s Health

1. Public Health:Prevent-Promote-ProtectFrederick County’s Health Barbara Brookmyer, MD, MPH Frederick County Health Officer Frederick County Health Department February 22, 2012

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Frederick County Moves Forward: Taking ACTION! • Local Health Improvement Process and Plan • Frederick County Health Care Coalition • 5 workgroups focused on priorities for health improvement

5. Local Health Improvement Process • Commenced October 2011 • >80 persons • Data presentations • Small and large group discussions • 3 votes per person • 6 priorities for improvement identified

6. Considerations in Selecting Priorities • How 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?

7. Local Health Improvement Plan (LHIP) • Action Plans developed by workgroups focused on the 5 priorities for improvement: • Mental Health • Dental Access for Adults • Access to Care • Wellness and Prevention • Health Disparities • Early Childhood Growth and Development

8. 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

9. Contact Information • Frederick County Health Department www.frederickcountymd.gov/health Barbara A. Brookmyer, MD, MPH Health Officer Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, Maryland 21702 301.600.2509 bbrookmyer@FrederickCountyMd.gov

10. Thank You! Frederick County Health Department Is Your Health Department