Facilitate the work of the Health Council, including sustainability of current programs and development of new programs and approaches.
Support and participate in development of public health programs
Identify new funding and sustainability options for VHCAP
Develop sources for coordinated communicty investment in Council programs/initiatives/concerns
Facilitate development of committee goals, objectives and workplans
Monitor and support committee progress toward meetings goals and objective
Clarify mission of County Health and Human Services function, including role of Associate Commissioner
Foster and promote the organizational support and collaboration needed to develop an integrated primary care system for Martha’s Vineyard.
Initiate the Rural Health Network Development planning process
Conduct Rural Health Network Development planning process
Apply for Rural Health Network Development funding
Complete HPSA renewal process
Revisit the E-MUP Designation
Ensure integration of mental health and oral health services within an integrated primary care system
Actively support and facilitate initiatives undertaken by individual members of the Health Council that are directly compatible with the mission of the Council
Support the rebuilding and integration of behavioral health services
Support improved access to oral health care and prevention programs
Support the development of plans and programs designed to address the findings of the MV Health Report
Promote community-wide health and wellness for the youth of Martha's Vineyard and their families
For the Health Council’s standing committees and workgroups: a) Establish the leadership development and succession planning needed to ensure sustainability; and b: Actively support and facilitate their plans and programs.
Facilitate leadership development and succession planning
Support the development of plans and programs designed to increase the health care delivery capacity of our community, including recruitment, housing, professional development and retention.
Reinstate active advisory board membership of L/OCCC-RIGEC
Engage public safety, rehabilitative and other health and human service professionals in a joint accident prevention campaign for older adults
Distribute I&R Services for Seniors Pocket Guide to Senior and Professionals
Establish and maintain liaisons with regional health and human services collaboratives and networks.
Identify relevant liaison opportunities
Facilitate bi-directional reporting and communication
Facilitate use by MV residents of the Resource Locator tool developed by Lighthouse Alliance
