Priority Issue: Health Status Improvement

How do we build a person-centered model of healthcare that is efficient and effective, creates meaningful access to care for all and demonstrably improves health status?

Impact DuPage is partnering with two coalitions to address Health Status Improvement: DuPage Health Coalition and FORWARD DuPage. These organizations will work to address the needs for meaningful access and improved health outcomes in DuPage County.

Please note, these strategies represent only a portion of the work being done by the community to address the issue of health status improvement.

Related Key Indicators

Compared to the prior value, DuPage (85.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (88.4%).

Adults with a Usual Source of Health Care
(Compared to Prior Value)

Compared to the prior value, DuPage (9.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (9.3%).

Adults Unable to Afford to See a Doctor
(Compared to Prior Value)

Compared to IL Counties, DuPage has a value of 26.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.9%.

Adults 20+ Who Are Obese
(Compared to IL Counties)

Compared to the prior value, DuPage (15.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (14.5%).

Children and Adolescents with Obesity
(Compared to Prior Value)

DuPage Health Coalition

Mission: To develop and sustain in DuPage County a system for effectively and efficiently managing the health of low-income populations across the continuum of care.

Through a joint strategic planning process, the DHC and the DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform developed the DuPage Safety Net Plan for Health and Human Services 2016-2018.

To sign up for the DuPage Health Coalition's newsletter, click here.

For more information, contact DuPage Health Coalition President Kara Murphy.

Outcome Objective 1: For each reporting year until the end of 2021, 90% of Silver Access members complete an annual Health Literacy training.

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At the time Silver Access members are renewing participation, direct them to sign up for Health Literacy training.

Outcome Objective 2: For each reporting year until the end of 2021 (2018, 2019, 2020), 90% of new Access DuPage members complete Health Literacy training.

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	When new individuals are signing up for Access DuPage, direct them to sign up for Health Literacy training.
	Follow up with those who did not participate in Health Literacy training and direct them to the nearest and next trainings.

Outcome Objective 3: For each reporting year until the end of 2021 (2019, 2020, 2021), hold four Chronic Disease Management program sessions.

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Provide incentives to those that attend all six sessions.

Outcome Objective 4: For each reporting year until the end of 2021 (2018, 2019, and 2020), maintain a rate of 94.5% of adults in DuPage County enrolled in either insurance or health programs.

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"Health Programs" are defined as participation in Access DuPage.

Outcome Objective 5: By December 31, 2021, achieve a 0.8 percentage point reduction from 7.8% to 7.0% in the disparity between the rate of health program coverage for Latinx adult residents and total adults in DuPage.

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Utilize grant funding

Outcome Objective 6: By December 31, 2021, decrease the rate of uncontrolled diabetes (HBA1C > 9) among DuPage FQHCs to 30%.

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Outcome Objective 7: By December 31, 2021, increase the rate of controlled hypertension among DuPage FQHCs to 61%.

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FORWARD DuPage

Since 2009, FORWARD's goal has been to reduce obesity rates and prevent the chronic diseases associated with obesity. The FORWARD Coalition empowers community leaders and stakeholders to help create sustainable policy, system, and environmental changes to improve healthy eating and active living opportunities for residents.

For more information, contact FORWARD Consulting Manager Kerrie Sneed.

To sign up for the FORWARD Newsletter, click here.

Reducing Obesity in Children

Outcome Objective 1a: By December 31, 2021, reduce obesity by 2-3% from baseline (16.4% to 16.07-15.9%) in DuPage County aged 2-4 years old enrolled in WIC (the USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, & Children).

Outcome Objective 1b: By December 31, 2021, reduce obesity by 2-3% from baseline (11.6% to 11.37-11.25%) in DuPage County public school kindergarten students.

Outcome Objective 1c: By December 31, 2021, reduce obesity by 2-3% from baseline (16.9% to 16.56-16.39%) in DuPage County public school 6th grade students.

Impact Objective 1.1: By November 30, 2019, continuing annually, share best practices and healthy habits for children, families and communities to 7,000 DuPage residents (duplication possible).

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	Provide a monthly newsletter for early childhood providers (YWCA, DECC, ROE, etc..)
	Provide a monthly newsletter to healthcare providers serving children
	Develop and post engaging social media content
	Participate/lead one county-wide meeting pertaining to this focus area
	Attend meetings of relevant groups and present and/or share materials
	Monitor body mass index rates
	Understand factors contributing to obesity in DuPage County children by collecting data on obesity risk factors
	Monitor, promote, educate, and advocate for proven practices for PSE change

Impact Objective 1.2: By June 30, 2020, 100 DuPage County childcare providers will complete training to create healthier environments and improve the sleep, nutrition and physical activity practices for the families they serve.

Impact Objective 1.3: By June 30, 2020, provide technical assistance to 20 DuPage County childcare providers to implement the Go NAP SACC! online self-assessment.

Impact Objective 1.4: By June 30, 2019, train the ROE’s Parents as Teachers home-visiting program staff, who serve 160 high-risk families with children ages 0-3, on tools to improve nutrition and physical activity.

Impact Objective 1.5: By June 30, 2021, train 80% of DuPage County’s home visiting staff (approx.. 65 staff members, serving 2,394 children) on childhood obesity and the impact of nutrition, physical activity and sleep on behavior and weight.

Impact Objective 1.6: By June 30, 2021, families will be provided in-depth technical support on nutrition and healthy eating, physical activity, screen time and sleep through 6 FORWARD-led educational/engagement workshops.

Impact Objective 1.7: By June 30, 2021, conduct online nutrition education to WIC families through videos and online activities in partnership with Benedictine University, DCHD and Northern Illinois Foodbank.

Impact Objective 1.8: By June 30, 2021, conduct county-wide educational opportunities to train 150 healthcare providers on best practices related to obesity, sleep, nutrition, and physical activity.

Impact Objective 1.9: By June 30, 2021, provide technical support to 20 medical practices on evidence-based tools and resources.

Impact Objective 1.10: By June 30, 2021, conduct half-day group training to food service personnel from 50 DuPage County schools to increase the number of schools regularly purchasing and preparing healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables and other food items from area farms in Illinois and the Midwest.

Impact Objective 1.11: By June 30, 2021, provide technical support to 20 food service personnel to increase procurement and preparation of healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables and other food items in Illinois and the Midwest.

Impact Objective 1.12: By June 30, 2021, 34 elementary schools in DuPage County will receive technical assistance, create or expand school wellness committees, complete the nutrition and physical activity assessments of the School Health Index (SHI), develop an action plan and implement changes to address opportunities identified.

Impact Objective 1.13: During Every Kid Healthy Week annually in April, 12 elementary schools will host community wellness celebrations showcasing efforts and engaging parents and community leaders.

Impact Objective 1.14: By June 30, 2020, engage 1,000 school aged children and families in healthy nutrition and physical activity through a Health and Wellness Expo and a Ninja Warrior obstacle Course.

Impact Objective 1.15: By June 30, 2021, provide education, tools, and resources to 1,000 parents, students, teachers and administrators to embed health and wellness options into social emotional learning concepts.

Impact Objective 1.16: By June 30, 2021, pilot a fruit and vegetable prescription program to 1,500 lower income at-risk children ages 0-11.