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In order to create Healthy Communities, Healthy People in Union County, we are dedicated to achieving the following results...
Prevent and Manage Diabetes & Hypertension
Indicators
Union County CV/Diabetes Workgroup
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Impact Statement
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We will improve diabetes and hypertension awareness and access to preventative care and treatment via community-based education and referral services, with an emphasis on nutrition, social support and hypertension- and diabetes-related health literacy.
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Strategies & Performance Measures
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STRATEGY 1 [Data development/information for action]: Engage community members and organizational stakeholders in Plainfield, Elizabeth, and Vauxhall.
How much did we do?
- # of stakeholders engaged (44 click here to see trend over time)
How well did we do it?
- # opportunities for stakeholder engagement (13 click here to see trend over time)
- % of ideas that provide new information (previously unknown to workgroup) (100% click here to see trend over time)
Is anyone better off?
- # of new strategies developed (13 click here to see trend over time)
STRATEGY 2 [Provide Tailored Information to Targeted Groups (non-professionals)]: Improve diabetes and hypertension health literacy and awareness, with an emphasis on residents of Plainfield, Elizabeth, and Vauxhall. (Health Literacy)
How much did we do?
- # individuals reached/touched (31 click here to see trend over time)
How well did we do it?
- % participant satisfaction (100% click here to see trend over time)
- % in target geographies/populations (100% click here to see trend over time)
Is anyone better off?
- #/% of individuals reporting improvements in health status/literacy/behaviors (not reported click here to see trend over time)
- %/# of individuals reporting relevant knowledge gain* (not reported click here to see trend over time)
*measured by pre/post-test on content area, if one is available
STRATEGY 3 [Participant Health Improvement, Disease Specific]: Improve diabetes and hypertension health literacy and outcomes, with an emphasis on residents of Plainfield, Elizabeth, and Vauxhall.
How much did we do?
- # individuals reached/touched (31 click here to see trend over time)
How well did we do it?
- % participant satisfaction (100% click here to see trend over time)
Is anyone better off?
- #/% of individuals reporting disease-specific knowledge gain (100% click here to see trend over time)
- #/% reporting health improvements (not reported click here to see trend over time)
STRATEGY 4 [Referral Pathway/connect to resources or services]: Refer community residents with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or significant risk factors to existing diabetes management and prevention programs, and to clinical services, as needed.
How much did we do?
- # individuals referred/exposed to resources (31 click here to see trend over time)
- # of resources/agencies connected in referral pathway (6 click here to see trend over time)
How well did we do it?
- % who use resource/service (not reported click here to see trend over time)
- % of resources/agencies actively making referrals through new pathways (not reported click here to see trend over time)
Is anyone better off?
- #/% reporting service/resource met their need (random sample if needed) (not reported click here to see trend over time)
STRATEGY 5 [Engage stakeholders]: Identify and establish collaborative relationships with existing health-related resources in the local community.
How much did we do?
- # of (new) residents/stakeholders/organizations active (34 click here to see trend over time)
- # of months with an engagement opportunity for stakeholders (22 click here to see trend over time)
How well did we do it?
- % of months with an engagement opportunity for stakeholders (100% click here to see trend over time)
- % of participants that are stakeholders from target group(s) (not reported click here to see trend over time)
Is anyone better off?
- # of new strategies developed by workgroup as a result of stakeholder engagement (will have own performance metrics, once identified) (8 click here to see trend over time)
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Stories
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The Diabetes, Hypertension & Health Literacy Workgroup held a community health fair in Vauxhall, bringng blood pressure screenings, glucose testing, information and resources to the community. Overlook Medical Center provided food and music adding some festivity to the event. Sheri Cognetti, who leads the workgroup shared, "except for the unexpected rain, things went really well. We had the opportunity to engage with community members, provide an important service, and even enlisted a few new partners in our workgroup." Plans are underway to bring the health fair to other communities in need.
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Tools & Resources
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Workgroup Participants
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Co-leads:
Sheri Cognetti, Fanwood-SP YMCACarolyn Giaccio, City of Summit Public HealthWorkgroup Participants:
American Heart AssociationCity of ElizabethClark Health DeptCongressman Payne's OfficeGateway YMCAHoly Redeemer Home CareHealthcare Quality StrategiesIn Roads to OpportunitiesJohnson & JohnsonMadison Health DeptNeighborhood Health CenterNovoNordiskOverlook Medical CenterPlainfield Health DepartmentPlainfield YMCAShop Rite of GarwoodShop Rite of UnionSummit Health DepartmentUnited Way of Greater Union CountyVauxhill LibraryVillage Super markets/ADAWalgreen's of VauxhallWestfield Regional HD -
Meeting Notes & Progress Reports
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Make Mental Health Services Available for All
Union County Mental Health Workgroup
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Impact Statement
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We will improve access to mental health services via education and advocacy for policy change.
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Strategies & Performance Measures
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STRATEGY 1 [Provide programs/resources to schools/youth]: Implement Zombie Resilience Program in schools/other sites (location and # of sites TBD) to improve youth/family resilience.
How much did we do?
- # sites involved (0 click here to see trend over time)
- # of youth impacted/touched (0 click here to see trend over time)
How well did we do it?
- % participant satisfaction (not reported click here to see trend over time)
- % of sites implementing with fidelity (not reported click here to see trend over time)
Is anyone better off?
- #/% reporting improvements/gains/usefulness (not reported click here to see trend over time)
STRATEGY 2 [Provide tailored information to targeted groups (non-professionals)]: Partner with Crisis Text line to expand services via local agencies (following Caring Contact model).
How much did we do?
- # of individuals reached/touched (118 click here to see trend over time)
How well did we do it?
- % participant satisfaction (93.25% click here to see trend over time)
- % in target geographies/populations (100% click here to see trend over time)
Is anyone better off?
- #/% of individuals reporting improvements in health status/literacy/behaviors (91% click here to see trend over time)
- #/% of individuals reporting relevant knowledge gain (not reported click here to see trend over time)
STRATEGY 3 [Provide training to professionals/providers/Trained volunteers]: Train first responders (police, EMT, faith communities, lawyers, etc.) in mental health awareness, with a potential focus on active listening, basic risk assessment, and existing community/clinical services.
How much did we do?
- # of individuals educated (19 click here to see trend over time)
How well did we do it?
- % satisfied with process (100% click here to see trend over time)
Is anyone better off?
- %/# of professionals who gained knowledge from training (100% click here to see trend over time)
- %/# self-reported behavior change (100% click here to see trend over time)
STRATEGY 4 [Education/Awareness campaign]: Support the distribution of the Union County Mental Health Resources 2017-2018 card and other related resources.
How much did we do?
- # of materials distributed/people reached (6,181 click here to see trend over time)
How well did we do it?
- # of opportunities for message distribution (95 click here to see trend over time)
- % of opportunities that are within target geography or serve target population (100% click here to see trend over time)
Is anyone better off?
- [Cannot be measured directly]
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Stories
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Tools & Resources
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Workgroup Participants
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Lead:
Raul Cadavid, Overlook Medical CenterWorkgroup Participants:
Academy of Clinical and Applied PsychoanalysisContact We CareElizabeth Public Health NursingFanwood YMCAIn Roads to OpportunitiesMental Health Assn in NJOverlook Medical CenterSummitUnion County Public Health Services -
Meeting Notes & Progress Reports
Eliminate Childhood Obesity
Union County Obesity Workgroup
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Impact Statement
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We will reduce the obesity rate of low-income children birth to 5 years in Union County via parent/caregiver-targeted education and changes to policy and the built environment, with an emphasis on improving resources and opportunities for healthy eating and active living.
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Strategies & Performance Measures
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STRATEGY 1 [Data development/Information for action]: Develop relationships with medical community in Elizabeth who serve pre-natal woman and new mothers- and with mothers themselves- in order to assess needs and barriers related to healthy eating and active living for children in this target community.
How much did we do?
- # of stakeholders engaged (35 click here to see trend over time)
How well did we do it?
- # opportunities for stakeholder engagement (5 click here to see trend over time)
- % of ideas that provide new information (previously unknown to workgroup) (80% click here to see trend over time)
Is anyone better off?
- #/% ideas that generate new strategies OR # of new strategies developed (0 click here to see trend over time)
STRATEGY 2 [Identify/Assess Current Resources/Systems in order to improve access or increase capacity]: Identify and Map all food access locations within the midtown Elizabeth area with plan to visit and identify healthy food locations or influence location for healthy food options with a focus on those that take WIC and SNAP benefits.
How much did we do?
- # resources/services reviewed or contacted (75 click here to see trend over time)
- # of workgroup hours spent assessing current systems (if applicable) (25 click here to see trend over time)
How well did we do it?
- # of new leverage points identified to improve access/capacity/systems (previously unknown to workgroup) (7 click here to see trend over time)
- # of number of resources identified and newly added (resource guide strategies only) (64 click here to see trend over time)
Is anyone better off?
- #/% of identified leverage points acted upon (may even generate new strategies) (2/100% click here to see trend over time)
- #/% number of resources maintained in database (resource guide strategies only) (64/100% click here to see trend over time)
STRATEGY 3 [Provide Tailored Information to Targeted Groups (non-professionals)]: Develop strategy for engagement of pregnant and new mothers with the medical community as the “trusted” partner provide information and education in those locations with strategies that have been tested and are determined to reduce disparity and have high evidence ranking.
How much did we do?
- # individuals reached/touched (0 click here to see trend over time)
How well did we do it?
- % participant satisfaction (not reported click here to see trend over time)
- % in target geographies/populations (not reported click here to see trend over time)
Is anyone better off?
- #/% of individuals reporting improvements in health status/literacy/behaviors (not reported click here to see trend over time)
- %/# of individuals reporting relevant knowledge gain* (not reported click here to see trend over time)
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Stories
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Tools & Resources
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Workgroup Participants
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Lead:
Alane McCahey, The Gateway Family YMCAWorkgroup Participants:
Atlantic Health SystemCity of ElizabethCommunity Food Bank of NJEat Right LLCRutgers Coop Ext. of Union CountyShaping ElizabethUnited Way of Greater Union County -
Meeting Notes & Progress Reports
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