Healthy
Cerro Gordo County 2010
is an initiative to celebrate the well-being
of our community and meet the challenge to enhance health issues.
This document is a road map for the county to address identified
problems and improve the health status of those who live here.
The 2010 document targets promoting healthy behavior, protecting
the environment and preventing disease and illness.
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Healthy
Cerro Gordo County 2010
Entire
Document (4.3MB) | Individual Chapters
(42K - 576K)
Introduction
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Table Of Contents, Letter from the Board of Health, Introduction,
Overview of the community planning process, Map for a healthy
Cerro Gordo County 2010
Chapter
1 -
Cancer: Reduce the impact of cancer through promotion of healthy
lifestyle choices, early detection, and treatment
Chapter
2 -
Community Health Systems: Organized, integrated, and coordinated
community health care system
Chapter
3 -
Diabetes: Create a supportive environment and improve the overall
care to people living with diabetes
Chapter
4 -
Disabilities & Secondary Conditions: Create a local environment
that embraces differences and promotes the health and wellness
of all residents regardless of age or disability
Chapter
5 -
Education & Community Based Programs: Promote health and wellness
through coordinated learning opportunities targeted to the needs
of the community
Chapter
6 -
Environmental Health: Promote the protection of local environmental
resources to create a healthier community for all residents
Chapter
7 -
Food Safety: Improve the overall food supply safety within Cerro
Gordo County to reduce the impact of foodborne illnesses upon
area residents
Chapter
8 -
Heart Disease & Stroke: Enhance the cardiovascular health of all
residents through the promotion of healthy behavioral choices
Chapter
9 -
Immunization & Infectious Disease: Reduce the impact of vaccine
preventable disease and antibiotic resistant organisms
Chapter
10 -
Maternal, Infant & Child Health/Family Planning: Improve the health
and well-being of all children and families
Chapter
11 -
Mental Health & Mental Disability: Create support and understanding
regarding the importance of mental health toward enhancing the
overall health and wellness of area residents
Chapter
12 -
Occupational Health & Safety: Create an environment that promotes
sound safety and health practices within local work settings and
that empowers local employers and employees to prevent work related
injuries and illness
Chapter
13 -
Oral Health: Streamline the system for dental service delivery
and oral health surveillance
Chapter
14 -
Physical Activity & Fitness/ Nutrition: Promote health, fitness,
and quality of life associated with weight management, diet, and
physical activity among residents
Chapter
15 -
Public Health Infrastructure: Develop a fundamentally sound public
health infrastructure that allows public health to deliver essential
services to residents
Chapter
16 -
Respiratory Disease: Improve the overall quality of life for children
with asthma
Chapter
17 -
Sexually Transmitted Disease & HIV: Create an environment that
promotes the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases through
community education, provision of appropriate health care and
local surveillance efforts
Chapter
18 -
Substance Abuse & Tobacco Use: Create an environment that promotes
activities that discourage substance abuse, tobacco use and supports
a smoke-free environment
Chapter
19 -
Unintentional Injuries: Establish a system of surveillance to
assist in identifying the local impact of unintentional injuries
upon Cerro Gordo County residents
Chapter
20 -
Violent & Abusive Behaviors: Create a safe and nurturing environment
that supports healthy development and enhances the well-being
of all residents
Appendix
A -
Project Partners
Appendix
B -
Cerro Gordo County 2000-2001 Influenza Vaccine Contingency Plan
(Also, see the Cerro Gordo County 2001-2002
Influenza Ordinance)
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