DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
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Community Health Improvement Plan (2025) Update
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive an update on the Community Health Improvement Plan.
SUMMARY
In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 145A, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners acts as the Community Board of Health and has responsibility to prevent disease and disability and to promote and protect the health and safety of county citizens. The Local Public Health Act of 2003 requires community health boards to assess community health needs, seek community input on health priorities, and identify local public health priorities. A list of up to ten local community health priorities must be submitted to the Commissioner of Health for continued eligibility to receive Local Public Health Grant funds. This list forms the basis for the development of a community health improvement plan that is also required by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the National Public Health Accreditation Board.
By Resolution No. 24-096 (February 27, 2024), the Board approved the 2024-2028 Community Health Priorities and authorized submission to MDH. The Healthy Dakota Initiative (HDI) is developing a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) to facilitate goals and objectives related to the eight prioritized health concerns determined during the assessment phase: mental health, substance use, chronic absenteeism, food insecurity, high housing costs, dental care access, physical activity, and access to health care.
OUTCOMES
How much? CHIP Advisory Group has been created and will meet five times in 2025. Twenty organizations are represented with 44 individuals committed to the group. Public Health is using the “Four Pathways” to address all eight priorities via engagement with five initiatives/groups that make up the “decentralized” process. Additionally, the Crisis Continuum Access to Care group met twice in 2025 with plans to meet every other month. This group has representation from eight sectors and 24 organizations on the coalition.
How well? With this new model, all eight priorities are being addressed. Typical CHIPs range from two-three priorities. The CHIP Advisory Group highlighted the interconnectedness of the priorities and the needs of the community post-COVID. Outside of external partnerships, Public Health has been able to develop strong cross collaboration with our internal departments. Cross collaboration includes partnerships with Housing, Veteran Services, Libraries, Social Services, Parks, County Attorney’s Office, Public Safety, and Physical Development.
Is anyone better off? There has been increased community utilization of mental health services and increased community connections to resources. At times, those community connections and resource utilization have been in real-time.
RECOMMENDATION
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Information only; no action requested.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
None.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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Information only; no action requested.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
24-096; 02/27/24
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Presentation Slides
BOARD GOALS
☒ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACTS
Department Head: Gina Pistulka
Author: Alex Groten