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February 2005 |
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In this Issue...
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| CHIP 101 | ||||||||||||||||
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While many of you have been active with CHIP since its beginning, for others, this issue of The CHIP Report may be your first exposure to the Community Health Improvement Partnership. To bring you up to speed, we offer a brief introduction.
The Community Health Improvement Partnership is a community-based initiative to improve the health of South Sarasota County residents. The project is based on a model developed by the Institute of Medicine which aims to involve community members in studying and solving local health issues. This initiative is grounded in data analysis and the systematic study of local needs and available resources. It integrates prevention, wellness and intervention strategies into community-driven health improvement efforts. |
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| New & Improved CHIP | ||||||||||||||||
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CHIP has moved, changed its name and reorganized! Now called the Community Health Improvement Partnership (formerly the Community Health Improvement Project), CHIP has recently relocated to the Sarasota County Health Department offices at 2200 Ringling Blvd. After organizing and managing the project for two years, SCOPE transitioned the long-term management of CHIP to the Health Department. CHIP continues to be overseen by a management team of Directors from SCOPE, the Health Department and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice, as well as the CHIP Oversight Committee.
Two new subcommittees of the CHIP Oversight Committee are active: the Health System Collaboration Committee and the CHAT Strategic Support Committee. The first intends to improve health standards in the community and facilitate collaboration between the health care system and the public. The second will support the CHATs in implementing local health care improvements. |
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Englewood CHAT
LOVN (Laurel/Osprey/Nokomis/Venice) CHAT
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| On the Horizon: National Partnership | ||||||||||||||||
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With the help of Dr. John Kontor, the CHIP Health System Collaboration Committee is pursing a partnership with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement . The Institute is considering Sarasota County as a pilot area for the testing of community-focused health quality outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for our community to be a national leader in health care improvement. |
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LOVN CHAT chairpersons, Maggie Kennedy and Judy Egan, along with Leslie Clarke, CHIP Project Director, presented to the City of Venice Committee on Senior Living on February 16th. The CHAT hopes to engage the city leaders in planning for community health improvement.
The Englewood Traveling CHAT will present to the Englewood Sunrise Rotary at 7:00 a.m. on February 17th at the SunCoast Auditorium at Englewood Community Hospital. |
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A group of a CHAT members will attend the Manasota Regional Neighborhoods Summit on February 26th in Sarasota. Sponsored in part by Sarasota County and SCOPE, this is an excellent opportunity to learn from national expert John McKnight on how to engage citizens and neighbors in community endeavors.
CHAT chairs will also attend a national conference sponsored by the Association for Community Health Improvement and Communities Joined in Action. Community Health Solutions: Keeping the Dream Alive will take place March 3-5 at Tampa's Hyatt Regency. Opportunities await for networking with other community health groups! |
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CHIP is grateful to the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice, Sarasota County Health Department, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Englewood Community Hospital and Fawcett Memorial Hospital for continuing their generous support of the CHIP project. Thank you! |
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February 2005
16 2:30 pm - Senior Issues Subcommittee (LOVN CHAT), Venice Public Library, conference room
17 8:30 am - Englewood CHAT Meeting, United Methodist Church, Englewood
23 3 pm to 6 pm - Laurel Health Screening/Expo. Free health screenings and education will be provided by staff of the Sarasota County Health Department, Senior Friendship Centers and other area agencies. The event is sponsored by the Laurel Civic Association.
25 8:00 am - LOVN CHAT meeting & unveiling of the LOVN CHAT Health and Human Services Community Directory, St. Mark's Church, Venice.
March 2005
7 8:30 am - Oversight Committee Meeting, Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice.
9 4:30 pm - North Port CHAT, North Port Health Park.
11 8:30 am - LOVN CHAT, St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Aging: The Possibilities will be presented by SCOPE.
16 8:30 am - Sarasota County Obesity Prevention Coalition, Sarasota County Health Department.
2:30 - Senior Issues Subcommittee of the LOVN CHAT. Check website for location.
17 8:30 - Englewood CHAT. Englewood United Methodist Church.
Keep up-to-date on all CHIP events -- visit the CHIP calendar. |
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CHIP is pleased to welcome Jessica Balos, M.A., to the CHIP staff. Jessica came on board in January as the CHIP Communications and Event Coordinator. Please contact her at 941.861.2987, if you have any questions about meeting dates, locations or other CHIP-related matters. Jessica's email address is jessica_balos@doh.state.fl.us .
CHIP is grateful to have Kari Ellingstad, M.P.H., continue her part-time work as a CHIP researcher while she completes her Ph.D. in epidemiology. Kari has been integral to all CHIP assessments, research, and website management. Kari can be reached by phone at 941.861.2867, or by email at kari_ellingstad@doh.state.fl.us .
Leslie Clarke, Ph.D., serves as the Project Director for the Community Health Improvement Partnership. Leslie can be reached at 941.861.2582 or by email at leslie_clarke@doh.state.fl.us .
_______________________________________________________ Questions about Community Health Improvement Partnership? Click here to email CHIP staff, or reach us by phone at 941.861.2987 or 941.861.2582 www.scopexcel.org/chip/index.htm
CHIP Sarasota County Health and Human Services Business Center 2200 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236 |
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