This Page Intentionally Left Blank Executive Summary The landscape of public health is dynamic and constantly evolving in response to the health needs of the communities we serve every day. Increasingly there is more of an emphasis on developing population-based health interventions and strategies that go beyond providing individualistic level care. Interventions at the population level have proven to not only benefit communities as a whole, but also improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities of individuals that live within those communities. The Prince William Health District (PWHD) remains committed to our mission to promote optimum wellness, prevent illness, respond to emergencies and protect the environment and health of our residents. While our core mission has not changed, our population, environment and focus is evolving. In order respond to the changes occurring within the public health system and to enhance our local public health infrastructure, the PWHD developed this FY 2017-2020 Strategic Plan as our roadmap for organization decision-making over the next three years. Organized using the framework of the Ten Essential Public Health Services, the goals, objectives and strategic priorities outlined in this plan will enhance PWHD’s ability to identify and proactively address the most pressing health needs of the communities we serve, increase communication with internal and external partners and stakeholders, and facilitate opportunities for collaboration that will improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities
This Page Intentionally Left Blank Executive Summary The landscape of public health is dynamic and constantly evolving in response to the health needs of the communities we serve every day. Increasingly there is more of an emphasis on developing population-based health interventions and strategies that go beyond providing individualistic level care. Interventions at the population level have proven to not only benefit communities as a whole, but also improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities of individuals that live within those communities. The Prince William Health District (PWHD) remains committed to our mission to promote optimum wellness, prevent illness, respond to emergencies and protect the environment and health of our residents. While our core mission has not changed, our population, environment and focus is evolving. In order respond to the changes occurring within the public health system and to enhance our local public health infrastructure, the PWHD developed this FY 2017-2020 Strategic Plan as our roadmap for organization decision-making over the next three years. Organized using the framework of the Ten Essential Public Health Services, the goals, objectives and strategic priorities outlined in this plan will enhance PWHD’s ability to identify and proactively address the most pressing health needs of the communities we serve, increase communication with internal and external partners and stakeholders, and facilitate opportunities for collaboration that will improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities
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