A Collaborative Approach to Assessing Community Health Needs

and Improving Population Health

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Community ChoiceHealthcare Network

Community Choice is the regional source of current health information and improved access to quality healthcare in active collaboration with its healthcare provider members

and business partners.

•Health Care System Navigation•Innovation in Health Information Technology Adoption

•Regional Collaboration and Partnerships•Advocacy and Patient-Centric Solutions•Federal and State Grants and Resources

•Collective Problem Solving

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Barbara BergAdministrator Lake Chelan Clinic

Jay JohnsonPhysician Rep.Wenatchee Valley Medical Center

Mike Hassing/Heather Findlay Executive DirectorFamily Health Centers (FQHC)

Patrick BucknumExecutive DirectorColumbia Valley Community Health Center

Barry Kling, AdministratorChelan-Douglas Public Health District

Jesus HernandezExecutive DirectorCommunity Choice PHCO

Pat MaloneCommunity Member (Chair)

John Hamilton/Mary DarlingtonCEO|(Secretary/Treasurer.)Central Washington Hospital

John "Jack" EidukasCommunity Member

Melodie WhiteClinic Manager(Physician Rep.)Brewster Medical Office

Lauri JonesPublic Health AdministratorOkanogan County Public Health District

Community ChoiceHealthcare Network

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Community Health Needs Assessment CHNA – Chelan Douglas Counties

Steering Committee

Barry Kling, Chelan/Douglas Public Health DistrictBrad Hankins, Lake Chelan Community Hospital

Cathy Meuret, Central Washington HospitalCindy Vidano, Central Washington Hospital

Dan Heindel, Columbia Valley Community HealthKay Sparks, Community Member

Renee Hunter, Together for Drug Free YouthOthers to join!

Next Steps towards Addressing the Key Determinants of Health

• Finalize the Community Health Indicators to track and report on• Complete the Community Health Needs Assessment

– What assets exist already– What gaps do we need to address

• Prioritize those needs with key considerations• Identification opportunities for collaboration/partnerships• Implement technologies to support patient information is

accessible at the right place at the right time across ALL sectors of services

• IMMEDIATE NEXT STEP: Get feedback on what indicators to track and report on. Online Survey

• IMPORTANT: Public Health and the Medical Community leadership on improving health in our communities

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Community Health Needs AssessmentMoving towards a Healthy North Central Washington

NCW is one regional family…everyone has a role to play

•Okanogan County CHNA Steering Committee in development– Okanogan Public Health and Mid Valley Hospital are leading the efforts– Other partners are coming onboard

•Grant County is already in the process of completing a Community Health Needs Assessment and we look forward to collaborating in future efforts

•With the right incentive in place, we can make NCW a healthier and thriving region

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A Collaborative Approach to Assessing Community Health Needs

and Improving Population Health