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Building a Culture of Health in Maine: The Future Begins Now

Explore the transition of public health from the 20th to the 21st century and the challenges faced in creating a culture of health for all. Learn about the impact of diseases, life expectancy, and the importance of collective efforts in fostering healthy communities.

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Building a Culture of Health in Maine: The Future Begins Now

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  1. Building a Culture of Health in Maine: The Future Begins Now Paul Kuehnert, DNP, RN Director Bridging Health & Healthcare Portfolio

  2. “The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why.” -Mark Twain

  3. City of St. Louis Health Department • 1947 – 1981 • Health Commissioner • 1972 - 1981 Helen Bruce, MD 1907 - 1994

  4. Our 20th Century Public Health Legacy • Top three causes of death in 1900 • Pneumonia • Tuberculosis • Diarrhea Deaths from Infectious Disease 1900-2000, US Influenza Pandemic

  5. Mortality Rate Epidemiologic Transition Changing leading causes of death – US Our 21st Century Public Health Problem 2010 Heart Disease Cancer Stroke 1900 Pneumonia Tuberculosis Diarrhea

  6. ‘Shorter, sicker lives’

  7. Spending more…Getting less

  8. Low Life Expectancy at Every Age Ranking of US Mortality Rates by Age Group vs. Peer Countries, 2006-2008 For both sexes, the US never ranks higher than 15 out of 17 countries before age 75. Source: IOM Report, Shorter Lives, Poorer Health. 2013

  9. Life expectancy, by county, compared to the world’s 10 best countries Murray, C JL and Ezzati, M. “Falling behind: life expectancy in US counties from 2000 to 2007 in an international context,” Population Health Metrics, June 2011

  10. County Health Rankings: Health Outcomes

  11. County Health Rankings: Health Factors

  12. The wise aim at boundaries beyond the present. -- African proverb

  13. Culture of Health Vision: We, as a nation, will strive together to create a culture of health enabling all in our diverse society to lead healthy lives, now and for generations to come.

  14. Being healthy and staying healthy is an esteemed social value

  15. health of the population guides public and private decision-making

  16. geography and demographics do not serve as barriers to good health.

  17. individuals, businesses and governments work collectivelyto foster healthy communities and lifestyles.

  18. individuals, businesses and governments work collectivelyto foster healthy communities and lifestyles. the economy is less burdened by excessive and unwarranted health care spending

  19. we are all supported to make proactive choices that will improve our health.

  20. How do we go about building a ‘Culture of Health’ That’s all very nice, but……

  21. We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. -- Albert Einstein

  22. What does a “Culture of Health” mean to you? Share an example of catalyzing big changes in your community.

  23. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” -Peter Drucker

  24. Contact Info:Paul Kuehnert Director, Bridging Health & Healthcare Portfolio (609)-627-6319pkuehnert@rwjf.orgTwitter: @PaulKuehnert

  25. Supplemental Slides

  26. Culture of Health Action Model Social Cohesion & Shared Value of Health Multi-Sectoral Collaboration to BuildHealth Partnerships Action Dimensions Improved & Equitable Opportunity for Healthy Choices & Environments Improved Quality, Efficiency, & Equity of Health & Health Care Systems Improved Population Health Systems & Well Being Outcomes

  27. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation • Creating the conditions where communities can be successful in building a culture of health

  28. RWJF Programing • Bridging Health and Health Care • Catalyzing Demand for Healthy Places & Practices • Stable and Affordable Coverage • Reducing Childhood Obesity • Eliminating Health Disparities • Engaging Business for Health • Human Capital & Leadership • Achieving Value in Health and Health Care • Strengthening Vulnerable Children & Families

  29. Connect with us! Join us on www.rwjf.org/pph And visit us at www.rwjf.org

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