HEALTH

Improving People's Health

United Way is advancing the common good by targeting Education, Income & Health. These are the building blocks for a good life - a quality education that leads to a good job, enough income to support a family through retirement and good health along with healthy relationships. When people do not have the basic building blocks they need for a successful life, it hurts them, their families, and our whole community. Your United Way is focusing on specific issues in our community as they relate to the building blocks.

Targeted Issues:

I.	Promoting a healthy lifestyle
	Major Concerns:
	• Family or elder abuse
	• Substance abuse: binge drinking, alcohol, drug abuse and smoking
	• Obesity in children and adults
	• Unplanned pregnancy
	• Mental health wellness
	Programs & Activities:
	• Support and shelter programs for victimes of domestic violence
	• Counseling programs for adults and youth involved in substance abuse, or with unplanned pregnancies
	• Support programs that promote healthy relationships, life styles, and good nutrition
	• Programs that address mental health issues
	Intended Results:
	• A healthier and safer community that has reduced the number of abuse cases, underage and binge drinking violations from the numbers recorded in 2010
	• A community that has services available for those suffering with mental health issues, and counseling programs for individuals or couples dealing with unplanned pregnancies.

II.	The uninsured and underinsured
	Major Concerns:
	• The high number of uninsured or underinsured families/individuals in our community, especially for vision and dental care.
	• The high cost of prescription drugs for families and seniors.
	Programs & Activities:
	• Access to health and dental care for the uninsured and underinsured individuals.
	• Increase the distribution for the Family Wize Prescription Drug discount cards.
	Intended Results:
	• Increase the number of families who have access to healthcare services.
	• Work toward securing increase prescription drug assistance for families and seniors.

III.	Healthy Nutrition for All
	Major Concerns:
	• Children not getting at least one healthy meal a day, especially during the summer months when they are out of school.
	• Nutritious meals for all, especially for individuals and families who experience food insecurities.
	Programs & Activities:
	• Summer lunch programs
	• Senior Citizens Center and Home Delivered Meals programs.
	• Suppor for local food cupboards
	Intended Results:
	• Increase the access and affordability of food and healthy nutrition.