Alachua County plan strives to improve community health

Alachua County is working hard to make our community healthier through the implementation of a five-year Community Health Improvement Plan, or CHIP, that reflects county health priorities.

The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County (DOH-Alachua) serves as the lead organization for a coordinated effort among community partners, representing a diverse group of organizations and stakeholders whose efforts will continue through the end of 2029.

“The CHIP focuses on five priority areas: access to care, behavioral health, chronic disease prevention, healthy living, and affordable housing,” said Kourtney Oliver, DOH-Alachua program administrator. “The goals of the plan were developed through a strategic prioritization process with community participation.”…

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