FRANKLIN-WILLIAMSON HEALTHY COMMUNITIES COALITION

PRIORITY WORK AREAS

Action Teams:

• Joint Access to Care Action Team

• Diabetes Today Resource Team

• Southern Illinois Cancer Action Network

• Positive Youth Development Action Team

• Healthy Seniors Action Team

• Franklin-Williamson ROSC Council

• Southern Illinois Tobacco Disparities Partnership

documents

• New Member Welcome Letter

• Meeting Schedule

• Meeting Minutes

• Steering Committee & Action Teams

CONTACT

Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department

Debi Johnson

djohnson@bicountyhealth.org | 618-993-8111

OR

Southern Illinois Healthcare - Community Benefits Department

Fatoumata Saidou Hangadoumbo

fanta.saidou@sih.net | 618-457-5200 Ext. 67837

goals

1. Support the Collection, Tracking and Reporting of Relevant County Health Data: To actively participate in the county needs assessment plan process (IPLAN) and any other relevant projects as they are identified.

2. Develop Plans & Reports: To increase the awareness of consumers and providers about matters relevant to the health and resources of the communities of Franklin and Williamson Counties.

3. Develop Projects: To encourage the growth of development of projects, which address unmet needs or gaps in health services.

4. Foster Collaboration: To bring consumers and/or providers together for the express purpose of efficiently coordination services and maximizing resources to improve the health of the communities.

5. Encourage Advocacy: To educate the communities on regulations, ordinances, policies, and legislation that will improve the health of the community.