9/18/14 - Local public health officials are launching a project that will create a plan to serve as Livingston Countyâs road map to community health. Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships, or MAPP, is an effort to provide a shared vision and direction toward improved health, but also a first step towards a long term goal of national accreditation for the Livingston County Department of Public Health. Health Educator Chelsea Moxlow tells WHMI the MAPP Team is a new partnership led by the local health department. She says theyâll be starting their trip in November with a visioning meeting, which will set the tone for all of the other work that will be done. Moxlow says participation on the MAPP Team will be key to the success of the project and its relevance to the community. Moxlow says itâs a good opportunity for different sectors of the community to voice their opinions and priorities when it comes to the countyâs public health and theyâre hoping to facilitate an interactive process that will benefit everyone. A series of meetings will focus on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and barriers to reaching a better level of health and quality of life. County residents, health care providers, school, police and fire representatives, members of the business community or those involved in recreation and economic development are being sought for the MAPP Team. Details are available in the attachment below. (JM)
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