A 2020 Vision for Sonoma County
We start now. We must tackle the health crisis in our community. We can't wait for Washington. We can't wait for Sacramento. The time has come for us to join together and take care of ourselves. We're starting with the basics.
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| Easy Access to Healthy Food | Promoting Physical Activity | Making Sure Everyone has a "Medical Home" |
How To Get Involved
Expanding community engagement in improving the health of Sonoma County residents is a key goal of the council. Interested community members are encouraged to attend Health Action meetings.
In May 2009, the Board of Supervisors accepted Health Action's Priorities for Action (2009-2012): Summary of Project Recommendations , which included recommendations for seven specific projects to achieve Health Action's goals and objectives. In accordance with these project recommendations, Health Action has convened six workgroups to oversee program and fund development for these projects. Implementation will be phased as resources become available.
You can read about initial plans for action in the following documents:
- Project Update: December 4, 2009 (pdf)
- Project Update: August 7, 2009 (pdf)
- Summary of Project Recommendations - April 2009 (pdf)
- Action Plan - November 2008 (pdf)
- About Health Action
Health Action Meetings
All Health Action meetings are open to the public.
- Next meeting: March 5, 2010
- December meeting notes (pdf)
- 2010 meeting schedule (pdf)
- Roster of Health Action members
- Meeting agendas, notes, and presentations archive
Health Action Workgroups
iWALK Steering Group
iWALK is a countywide walking initiative to engage the community to support a culture of active, healthy living.
Chair: Mary Szecsey
Contact: Becky Lunders at becky@totalteamworks.com
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
490 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, Suite 204
Food Access Workgroup (iGROW and Food System Alliance)
iGROW is a countywide initiative to connect people with resources to grow their own food -- in their own yards or planters, with neighbors, or in a community garden. Food System Alliance is an ongoing forum with diverse stakeholders to envision, advocate for, and create a vibrant local food system.
Contact: Ellen Bauer at 565-6684 or ebauer@sonoma-county.org
Meetings: 4th Monday of the month, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
490 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, Suite 204
Primary Care Workgroup
The Patient-centered Medical Home (PCMH) Learning Collaborative is a learning community of primary care providers who will work collaboratively to transform their own practices and work to support implementation and dissemination of the PCMH throughout Sonoma County.
Chairs: Bo Greaves and Naomi Fuchs
Contact: Pamela Moore at (707)792-7900 x202 or pmoore@rchc.net
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
490 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, Suite 204
Safe Routes To School (SRTS) Workgroup
Developing a countywide, sustainable SRTS program in Sonoma County.
Contact: Beth Dadko at 565-6681 or bdadko@sonoma-county.org
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Healthy Students Initiative
Transforming the school culture to increase physical activity and healthy eating.
Contact: Chris Bekins at 565-6625 or cbekins@sonoma-county.org
Meetings: To be scheduled starting in August 2009
Worksite Wellness Workgroup
Supporting and recognizing local employers who take steps to promote wellness at the worksite.
Contact: Alena Wall at 575-6043 or info@nccwb.org
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month starting August 2009, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Northern California Center for Well-Being
365 Tesconi Circle, Suite B, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Planning Documents
- Action Plan (2009-2012) (pdf)
- Summary of Project Recommendations - April 2009 (pdf)
- Identifying Opportunities for Local Action - February 29, 2008 (pdf)
- Healthy Eating and Physical Activity: New Directions for Community and Health System Improvement (pdf)
- Issue Brief: Healthy Aging (pdf)
- Issue Brief: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (pdf)
- Issue Brief: Mental Health/Alcohol and Other Drugs (pdf)
- Prioritizing Community Health Issues (pdf)
- About Health Action
- Health Action Timeline (pdf)
- Sonoma County Health Snapshot, January 2008 (pdf)
Resources
The Economic Costs of Overweight, Obesity, and Physical Inactivity Among California Adults - 2006 (pdf)
Source: California Center for Public Health Advocacy.
Prevention for a Healthier America: Investments in Disease Prevention Yield Significant Savings, Stronger Communities
Source: Trust for America's Health.
Reaching for a Healthier Life: Facts on Socioeconomic Status and Health in the U.S. (pdf)
Source: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Research Network on Socioeconomic Status and Health.
Overcoming Obstacles to Health (pdf)
Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Department of Health Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Services Division: Summary of Programs and Services (pdf)
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.
Department of Health Services, Mental Health Division Summary of Programs and Services (pdf)
Source: Sonoma County Department of Health Services.
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For more information please contact:
Ellen Bauer, Health Action Program Manager
Sonoma County Department of Health Services
Phone: 707-565-6684
Email: ebauer@sonoma-county.org