Richmond City Health District Community Health Improvement Plan Outline The health priorities outlined in the community health assessment (CHA) will utilized for the creation of the community health improvement plan (CHIP). Overarching goals and strategies to be implemented in a coordinated way across the city will be established for each health priority. It is important to note that this outline is a work in progress, as goals and strategies for these areas of work are in varying stages at the present time. Physical Activity Active RVA policy goals Schools—Schools and school districts should policies that support 150 min of physical activity per week for all students Early Childhood Education—Standards for early childhood education programs should be developed to support appropriate physical activity for children ages 0-5 Parks— Resources should be increased from $89 total park expenditure per person to $98 in support of parks, park programs, and park facilities that promote physical activity opportunities for all population Development/Transportation—$15 million per year should be secured for active infrastructure funding Workplace and Business—Grow the number of employees in the Richmond region offered physical activity options as reflected by growth of Active RVA Workplace certifications by 10% per year—from 68 in 2016 to 89 in 2020 Sports Backers Nutrition Food Access and Equity Taskforce Policy work to support food access work in the city Working to leverage existing programs for collaborative work Community engagement FeedMore Access to Care Bon Secours Implementation Plan Improve access to high quality health care services Provide services to the uninsured through van program, outreach clinics, and community nutrition programs Mental Health
Richmond City Health District Community Health Improvement Plan Outline The health priorities outlined in the community health assessment (CHA) will utilized for the creation of the community health improvement plan (CHIP). Overarching goals and strategies to be implemented in a coordinated way across the city will be established for each health priority. It is important to note that this outline is a work in progress, as goals and strategies for these areas of work are in varying stages at the present time. Physical Activity Active RVA policy goals Schools—Schools and school districts should policies that support 150 min of physical activity per week for all students Early Childhood Education—Standards for early childhood education programs should be developed to support appropriate physical activity for children ages 0-5 Parks— Resources should be increased from $89 total park expenditure per person to $98 in support of parks, park programs, and park facilities that promote physical activity opportunities for all population Development/Transportation—$15 million per year should be secured for active infrastructure funding Workplace and Business—Grow the number of employees in the Richmond region offered physical activity options as reflected by growth of Active RVA Workplace certifications by 10% per year—from 68 in 2016 to 89 in 2020 Sports Backers Nutrition Food Access and Equity Taskforce Policy work to support food access work in the city Working to leverage existing programs for collaborative work Community engagement FeedMore Access to Care Bon Secours Implementation Plan Improve access to high quality health care services Provide services to the uninsured through van program, outreach clinics, and community nutrition programs Mental Health
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