CHIP Priority Areas
Our vision: Improving the health and well-being for all people in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties
Community Health Improvement is a data-informed cycle that assesses community health needs and strengths, sets strategic priorities, and identifies processes for health improvement. The CHIP was developed from key themes in the Regional Health Assessment and community input on health challenges and opportunities. Each CHIP priority area has three goals and two to four strategies for each goal. Goals are long-term outcomes that set the direction for addressing the key health issues. Strategies are activities performed to reach a goal.
Access to Affordable Housing
Access to safe, quality, and affordable housing is a basic necessity for healthy people and communities. Housing and the neighborhood environment are major components of physical and mental health. The vision is to ensure that all Linn-Benton-Lincoln residents have safe, affordable housing with a focus on priority populations who have been economically and socially marginalized.
Goals:
- Expand housing units
- Expand supportive services
- Improve housing data
Access to Quality Care
Access to care is defined as the timely use of health services to achieve the best possible health outcomes. Quality care emphasizes health equity and assuring care meets the needs of the whole community. The vision is to improve health outcomes by ensuring that all Linn-Benton-Lincoln residents can access the right care at the right time and place.
Goals:
- Grow and sustain the regional healthcare workforce
- Increase Oregon Health Plan access and use
- Provide timely, local, and empowering car
Behavioral Health
Behavioral health describes the connection between a person’s behaviors and the health and well-being of the body and mind. Behavioral health is a vital component of overall health and wellness. Raising awareness and reducing stigma around mental health and substance is key to building a resilient and thriving community. The vision is to ensure that all Linn-Benton-Lincoln residents have equitable access to behavioral health support and treatments
Goals:
- Build community resilience
- Grow a healthy workforce
- Improve care coordination
Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Equity (IDARE)
Inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, and equity are essential for fostering communities where everyone can thrive. Racism and bias are fundamental causes of health inequities and poor health outcomes. While health equity is a focus throughout the CHIP, IDARE is a distinct priority area to address specific issues in the region’s health systems and address concerns of local communities. The vision is to transform health and public health systems to increase inclusion, well-being, and community empowerment.
Goals:
- Improve equity and well-being
- Increase education and accountability
- Improve data quality
