Towards a Culture of Health and Wellness

Towards a Culture of Health and Wellness Dr. Angela M. Wakhweya, MSc.Econ. Health Officer Anne Arundel County Department of Health Health Care Reform Town Hall Meeting Severna Park Community Center October 25, 2012

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DOH VISION Our vision is a vibrant Anne Arundel County in which healthy people reside in healthy communities Anne Arundel County Department of Health

DOH MISSION (1) Our mission is to preserve, promote and protect the public health for Anne Arundel County residents Anne Arundel County Department of Health

The State of our Health in Anne Arundel County Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Gender and Race Disparities2010 Hospital ED Visit Rates* Anne Arundel County Department of Health *Crude rates per 100,000 population

Race Disparities by County disparities Anne Arundel County Department of Health Source: Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission, 2010

Race Disparities - Weight Weight Status by Race for Anne Arundel County, 2007 Data source: Anne Arundel County Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, 2007 Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Childhood Obesity Weight Distribution by Age Group for Children and Adolescents, 2006 Data source: Anne Arundel County Department of Health Provider-based County Survey of Children and Adolescents, 2006 Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Towards A Healthy Weight!We are heading in the wrong direction! Percent of Obese Adults By Year for Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and the US Data source: National BRFSS Bend the obesity curve downwards A CALL TO ACTION! Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Healthy Anne Arundel CoalitionVISION Healthy County, Healthy People! Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition Academia Health Care Providers Philanthropy Community-Based Organizations Government Agencies Leadership & Finance Subcommittee Faith-Based Organizations Existing Boards, Committees & Coalitions Coalition Network Businesses Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition Health Improvement Focus Areas • Obesity* • Mental Health & Substance Abuse as Co-Occurring Disorders* • Cancer and Tobacco Use • Dental Care • Sexual Health • Housing and Environmental Conditions *Designated Priority Areas Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Obesity Prevention Six Target Behaviors: Eat Healthier… • Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables • Increase breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity • Decrease consumption of sugar sweetened beverages • Decrease consumption of high energy dense, nutrient poor, foods Move More… • Increase physical activity • Decrease television viewing Stress Less…take time to care for yourself!* Source: CDC Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Co-occurring Disorders Targeted Behaviors/Interventions: • Stress Reduction • Identify suicidal ideation among youth and reduce attempted and completed suicides among youth • Identify prescription drug abuse • Reduce driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs • Manage untreated mental health conditions • Increase recovery support among adults and adolescent peers Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Coalition Influence and Reach (1) Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition - October 2012 Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Geographic Disparities Five Leading Causes of Death for AA County (2010) ZIP Codes with the highest death rate from the five leading causes, Ages 0-64

County Schools 79 Elementary Schools Enrollment: 36,759 19 Middle Schools Enrollment: 16,848 12 High Schools Enrollment: 22,696 142 Private Schools Enrollment: 15,038 300+ school health staff! Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Opportunity for School Based Partnerships Anne Arundel County Department of Health * Not all private schools may be represented

Opportunity for School Based Partnerships (2) Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Faith Based Organizations Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Opportunity for Faith Based Partnerships (1) Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Opportunity for Faith Based Partnerships (2) Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition Measures of Success • Decreased emergency department visits • Decreased preventable hospitalizations • Decreased hospital readmissions • Decreased costs • Increased quality of life Better Care. Better Health. Lower Costs. Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition • Strategy 1: Work with AACPS to promote “Healthiest Schools” • Strategy 2: Work with AACPS, County employees, Chambers of Commerce and large employers to promote “Healthiest Workplaces” • Strategy 3: Work with community and faith based partners to promote “Healthiest Communities” ……….in high prevalence zip codes……. Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Contacts www.HealthyAnneArundel.org HealthyAnneArundel@aacounty.org Laurie B. Fetterman, MSW Brandon J. Johnson, MHS Phone: 410-222-7203 Phone: 410-222-7244 Email: hdfett00@aacounty.org Email: hdjohn33@aacounty.org Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Resources Governor’s Office for Health Care Reform http://www.healthreform.maryland.gov Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene http://dhmh.maryland.gov/exchange Maryland Health Care Connection http://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/ Anne Arundel County Department of Health http://www.aahealth.org/health-care-reform Maryland Women’s Coalition for Health Care Reform http://www.mdhealthcarereform.org Maryland Health Enterprise Zones http://dhmh.maryland.gov/healthenterprisezones Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Towards a Culture of Health and Wellness