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Implementation and Monitoring Progress

Vision 2020 is an ambitious community health
improvement plan. Its purpose is to transform health
outcomes by addressing the most pressing priorities
identified by Island County residents. HOW yOU CAN HELP

Implementation of the CHIP strategies are addressing goals M learn more about the
has already begun. For some and objectives. They will also plan and progress at
strategies, project leaders make recommendations if greater www.islandcountywa.
and partners have mobilized impact can be achieved through gov/health/ahc.
and are moving forward. For modifications. M Provide plan feedback
others, strategy implementation The Public Health Department or send a suggestion
will require building new and its partners will seek to to l.luginbill@co.island.
partnerships, researching best expand the network of agencies wa.us.
practices, identifying resources and stakeholders committed M Explore how you or
and adapting to changing to supporting the CHIP. New your organization can
local, regional and national opportunities and alliances must contribute to the
environments. be formed with others working priority strategies.
The plan’s implementation toward improving community M Join one of the priority
will be reviewed and updated health to ensure the plan’s work groups.
annually over the next three success across all sectors.
years. The CHIP work groups As this initiative moves forward, M Host a CHIP training or
and the Community Health public involvement is essential. request a speaker from
Advisory Board will assist Island Opportunities exist to get the CHIP network to
County Public Health in tracking involved and stay informed. present to your group.
and evaluating how well the

Contact us at 360.679.7350 or email l.luginbill@co.island.wa.us
to find out more about how you can help the CHIP succeed in Island County.

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