Published December 2020
Revised April 2023 Alachua.FloridaHealth.gov
ALACHUA COUNTY
COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN
2021-2024
Table of Contents
Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Introduction …………..…………………3-4
Strategic Issues...............................................................................................5
Strategic Priorities Identified .………………………………………….6
Engaging the Community/About the Plan……………………………………….….….…......7
CHIP Steering Committee………………………………………………………………….….….8
CHIP Work Plan………………………………………………………………………….….…..9-24
Alignment with State and National Priorities………………………………………………...…25
Documentation of Revisions…………………………………………………………………..…26
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Community Health Improvement Plan
Alachua County, Florida
Introduction
Alachua County has been working towards its vision “A community where everyone can be
healthy” since November . In December , the Community Health Improvement Plan
(CHIP) Steering committee agreed to move
forward with a new Community Health Assessment
(CHA) to guide a new CHIP for Alachua
County. The Florida Department of Health in Alachua
County partnered with UF Health Shands and
engaged the services of WellFlorida Council to
complete the CHA. The CHA was published in
June of . This document is available on the
FDOH-Alachua website -
Alachua.FloridaHealth.gov
The Vision
The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Steering Committee’s vision for Alachua
County is A Community Where Everyone Can Be Healthy
The Process
Alachua County again selected the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships
(MAPP) process for community planning. MAPP is a nationally recognized model and best
practice for completing needs assessments and improvement plans. The MAPP tool was
developed by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) in
cooperation with the Public Health Practice Program Office at the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC). NACCHO and the CDC’s vision for implementing MAPP is
“Communities
achieving improved health and quality of life by mobilizing partnerships and
taking strategic
action.” MAPP employs four assessments, which offer critical insight into
challenges and
opportunities throughout the community.
The Community Strengths and Themes Assessment provides an understanding of
the
issues residents feel are important by answering the questions “What is important to
our community?”, “How is quality of life perceived in our community?” and “What
assets
do we have that can be used to improve community health?”
The Local Public Health System Performance Assessment is a comprehensive
assessment of the organizations and entities that contribute to the public’s health.
The
Local Public Health System Performance Assessment addresses the questions
“What
are the activities, competencies, and capacities of our local health system?”
and “How
are Essential Services being provided to our community?”
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The Community Health Status Assessment identifies priority issues related to
community health and
quality of life. Questions answered during this phase include
“How healthy are our residents?” and
“What does the health status of our
community look like?”
The Forces of Change Assessment focuses on the identification of forces such as
legislation,
technology and other issues that affect the context in which the
community and its public health system
operates. This answers the questions “What
is occurring or might occur that affects the health of our
community or the local health system?” and “What specific threats or opportunities are generated by
these
occurrences?”
All four assessments were completed by mid-February, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic response and
interruption to operations in the community. As a result, the CHIP Steering Committee convened exclusively
through virtual platforms for the remainder of the process. Key finding and strategic prioritization meetings
were also held virtually between April and May 2020. Each of the four assessments that were conducted are
described in a written report and summarized in the 2020 Community Health Assessment (CHA) and the
Technical Appendix.
Each assessment was conducted and described in a written report and the findings of all the assessments
were summarized in the Community Health Assessment and the Technical Appendix. The CHA has been
designed to work in concert with the Technical Appendix.
While the CHA presents data and issues at a higher, more global level for the community, all the data in the
CHA that have identified these global health issues for the community are addressed in granular level detail in
the Technical Appendix.
Between July and October of 2020 meetings were held with existing groups in the community to address the
six priority areas that were identified from the CHA. Goals, strategies, and objectives were developed with
subject matter specialist to create the CHIP Action Plan. Each group discussed available resources and how
these resources may be used to achieve the goals and objectives in the CHIP. These discussions resulted in
the development of action plans for each strategic issue area and are compiled in the CHIP 2021-2024 Work
Plan. (p. 9 – 22)
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Strategic Issues
The intersecting themes that arose from the CHA included:
Access to mental health care
Health disparities (burden of disease higher among specific races, ethnicities, and residents
living at various poverty rates)
Access to affordable housing and utilities
Access to employment
Homelessness
Income disparities
Low utilization of preventive healthcare services
Access to healthcare (physical healthcare)
Lack of funding for safety-net providers
Access to health insurance
Access to dental care
Public engagement and representation in policy change
Adequacy of linkage to care services
Access to nutritious food (proximity and affordability)
Walkability and Pedestrian Safety
High rate of STDs
Opioid epidemic and substance misuse
Tobacco use and changes in nicotine delivery products (such as electronic cigarettes)
Zoonotic diseases
Inappropriate use of healthcare resources
Superfund site
Source: Alachua Strategic Issue Prioritization Meeting, 2020. Prepared by: WellFlorida Council, 2020.
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Strategic Priorities Identified
Following the final assessment, a list of potential strategic priority issues was presented to the Steering
Committee based on intersecting themes from the assessments. From the strategic issues identified, a survey
was administered to further prioritize health issues. Six strategic priority areas were identified under the broad
areas of access to health care and community wellness.
Access to Health Care
1.
Preventative and Primary Care Access
2.
Dental Care Access
3.
Mental Health Access
Community Wellness
4.
Nutrition and access to nutritious foods
5.
Prevention and management of chronic disease
6.
Affordable Housing
Health disparity and health inequity topics will be interwoven into the goals of each of these priority areas.
Health disparities, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), are differences in health
outcomes and their determinants between segments of the population, as defined by social,
demographic, environmental, and geographic attributes.
Health Equity, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), is the attainment of the highest level of
health for all people. Achieving health equity requires valuing everyone equally with focuses and ongoing
societal efforts to address avoidable inequalities, historical and contemporary injustices, and the elimination of
health and health care disparities.
Data Profiles
Health Equity Profile
Aging Profile
HealthiestWeight Profile
County Profile
Livability Index
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Engaging the Community
Alachua County has been very fortunate to have an active, informed, and passionate
community who are
always willing to come together to address issues in the community, including health. A diverse group of
individuals representing county and municipal governments, the
school board, hospitals, the homeless
population,
behavioral healthcare, academia (including dental and health disparities), tobacco policy and
prevention, family medicine, rural health, food systems, federal nutrition programs, public health,
public
housing, and social services all participate in the CHIP steering committee. Many of these same partners
have agreed to participate in the implementation plan by conducting the
activities described in the work
plan. GNV4ALL is a group working in the community to improve the lives
of Alachua County residents.
The major focus areas include education, housing and
transportation, criminal justice and jobs and
families. Making improvements in any of these
areas will help to address some of the social determinants
of health. More information about
GNV4ALL is available at http://gnv4all.org/
About the Plan
The Alachua County Community Health Improvement Plan is a -year plan beginning in January  and
ending in December of . The CHIP objectives use quantifiable performance measures, many of which are
based on data included in the community health assessment. The CHIP includes a description of priority health
issues, evidence-based strategies, measurable objectives with baseline, target value and target date. Social
determinants of health and health inequities were considered in the prioritization process in determining the
strategic priority areas. The goals, objectives and evidence base strategies, are in alignment with the State
Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) Florida SHIP and Healthy People .
Implementation of the CHIP will be conducted by all the agencies and partners listed in the work plan. Each of
the six goals are adopted from established groups in the community, which allows the CHIP to function with
existing resources. This was an efficient way to engage subject matter experts in the process while preventing
duplication of services. Individuals and organizations have accepted responsibility for implementing the
strategies in the CHIP.
Monitoring the CHIP will be done by the CHIP steering committee with support from staff and volunteers at
the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County. The Safety Net Collaborative and the Healthy
Communities group will also play a role in monitoring the CHIP. Updates will be provided quarterly to Healthy
Communities, the Safety Net Collaborative, and the Mental Health Coalition. These groups will make
recommendations to the CHIP steering committee on an annual basis so the CHIP can be revised as needed.
The Alachua County Health Care Advisory Group (an advisory group to the Alachua County Board of County
Commissioners) will also be informed on the progress of the CHIP. This group meets six times year. There is a
health department position who reports on the status of the CHIP at each meeting. A report will be delivered to
the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners on an annual basis. All revisions to the CHIP will be
posted on the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County website Alachua.FloridaHealth.gov
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CHIP Steering Committee
Brandy
Stone
City of Gainesville
Brendan
Shortley
Helping Hands
Brittany
Kingery
DOH-Alachua Dental
Catherine
Striley
UF Healthstreet; UF Clinical, Translational Science Institute
Claudia
Tuck
Alachua County – Community Support Services
Ebony
Griffin
UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program
Erica
Barnard
DOH-Alachua - Diabetes Prevention Program
Denise
TerrellRondeau
DOH-Alachua – HIV/STD
Jaye
Athy
Alachua County- Community Support Services
John
Berg
UF Health Shands
Joseph
Benton
ACORN
Karissa
Raskin
City of Gainesville/Food System Coalition
Kathleen
Pagan
Alachua County Growth Management
Katina
Mustipher
Elder Options/Age Friendly Communities
Kourtney
Oliver
DOH – Alachua – Community Programs/Age-Friendly Communities
Krista
Ott
City of Gainesville – Fire Rescue
Kristy
Goldwire
Children's Trust
Laura
Guyer
UF Health College of Medicine
Lindsey
Redding
Wellflorida Council
Maria
Eunice
Alachua County Public Schools - Food and Nutrition Program
Melissa
Laliberte
We Care Referral Network
Olga
Ensz
UF College of Dentistry- Department of Community Dentistry
Paul
Myers
DOH-Alachua
Roger
Dolz
DOH-Alachua
Sarah
Catalanotto
Suwannee River Area Health Education Center
Sarah
Gehrsitz
CivCom/Tobacco Free Alachua
Shirley
Bloodworth
Community Coalition of Older Adults (CCOA)
Trelany
Pennington
Alachua County Foster Grandparents Program
Verena
Vancil
Alachua County Public Schools -Food and Nutrition Services
Wanda
English
UF Health Shands
Wendy
Resnick
UF Health Shands/GNV4ALL
*Updated December 5, 2022
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CHIP Work Plan 2021 – 2024
Access to Care
Goal 1 Residents of Alachua County will be able to access comprehensive primary care and preventive
services.
Strategy 1.1 Collaboratively assess and report Alachua County’s health care resources and needs,
including patterns of health care utilization and barriers to care. Review indicators of access to care by
comparing indicators to plan objectives and modifying and updating the plan if needed.
Objective 1.1.1 By December 31, 2024, annual reviews/revisions of the CHIP will increase from 0 to 4.
(Annual report published each year) 3
Data Source: DOH-Alachua
Evidence Base: Community Guide
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target Date
Status or Progress
Publish CHIP
Annual Report
DOH Alachua
Annual Report
posted to DOH-
Alachua website
Staff time 12/31/2024
CHIP 2022 Revision is in
progress.
Provide annual
CHIP update to
Alachua County
Health Care
Advisory Board
(ACHCAB).
LEAD: Alachua
County Health
Department
DOH Alachua
Provide CHIP
Annual update to
ACHCAB
Staff time 12/31/2024
CHIP Update is provided,
meetings held monthly with
health department
representative in
attendance.
Schedule
screenings -
mammograms
and pap
screenings
We Care
Schedule at least
75
mammograms
and 30 Pap tests
annually
Staff time,
funding
12/31/2024
We Care scheduled a total
of 63 CBEs, 53
mammograms, 4
ultrasounds, 3 biopsies, and
1 MRI in 2022.
Goal 2 Improve access to primary care services.
Strategy 2.1 Increase access to third party coverage, primary care, and other resources to maintain and
expand safety net services and supplies.
Objective 2.1.1 By December 31, 2024, the three-year rolling rate of preventable hospitalizations under 65
will decrease from 977.8/100,000 to 928.1/100,000 (5%). 792.5/100,000
Data Source: http://www.flhealthcharts.com/
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Evidence Base: Community Guide
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target
Date
Status or Progress
Adopted
BERTHA
Resource
Safety Net
Collaborative
Web-based
application with
search and
interview
functionality;
Database of
resource
providers
updated
regularly.
Commitment
from
partners/provider
s to update
information; Staff
time from partner
agencies
12/31/2024 www.findhelp.org
Safety Net
Collaborative
DOH-Alachua
Safety Net
Meetings
Staff time,
meeting space
(virtual platform),
participation from
community
stakeholders
12/31/2024
https://www.alachuas
afetynet.org
Safety Net meetings
held monthly.
Establish an
Urgent Care
Center in East
Gainesville
Alachua County
BOCC
UF Health
City of
Gainesville
Urgent Care
Center
Funding 12/31/2024
BOCC Meetings;
Groundbreaking to
occur May 2023,
anticipated opening in
early 2024. The
Community
Paramedicine
program and the
Eastside RTS bus
transfer station will
also be located at that
site. A federally
funded bus project is
in the works.
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Objective 2.1.2 By December 31,2024 annually inform local government policy makers concerning policies
to improve healthcare access especially for underserved county residents, including financial and/or in-
kind support. (From 0 to at least once per year) 4
Data Source: ACHCAB (Alachua County Healthcare Advisory Board)
Evidence Base: Community Guide
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target
Date
Status or Progress
Provide annual CHIP
update to Alachua
County Health Care
Advisory Board
(ACHCAB).
DOH-Alachua
CHIP Annual
Report
Staff time,
materials
12/31/2024
Revised CHIP
published annually
and available at
Alachua.flhealth.gov.
At least annually,
inform Alachua
County Board of
County
Commissioners of
needs for
increased/sustained
policies including
financial and/or in-kind
support to improve
healthcare access
especially for
underserved county
residents
ACHCAB (Alachua
County Healthcare
Advisory Board)
Meeting
Minutes
Staff time,
materials
12/31/2024
Meetings held bi-
monthly – meeting
minutes can be found
here.
Objective 2.1.3 Adults who could not see a doctor at least once in the past year due to cost will decrease
from 13.7% (2016) to 11.6% by 2024. 13.8%
Data Source: http://www.flhealthcharts.com/
Evidence Base: Community Guide
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Performance
Measurement
Resources
Required
Target
Date
Status or Progress
Safety Net
Collaborative
DOH-Alachua
Safety Net
Meetings
Staff time,
meeting
space
(virtual
platform),
12/31/2024
https://www.alachuas
afetynet.org
Safety Net meetings
occur once a month
between community
partners; meeting
minutes have been
taken and filed.
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Dental Care Access
Goal 3 Enhance access to preventative and restorative oral health care.
Strategy AC 3.1 Increase access to care by expanding the capacity of the safety net.
Objective AC 3.1.1 By December 31, 2024, the 3-year rolling rate of ER visits from dental conditions will
decrease from 1,143/100,000 to 678.7/100,000 (state 3-year rolling rate) by December 31, 2024, 1051/100.000
19-21 On track
Data Source: FlhealthCharts
Evidence base: CDC
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target
Date
Status or Progress
ACORN Joseph Benton
# of clients, # of
services
Staff time,
funding,
equipment, and
supplies
12/31/2024 In 2022, the ACORN
clinic provided care to
1516 patients across
2627 visits.62% of
clients identified as
female, 37% male, 1%
non-binary.
We Care Dental
Clinics for Adults
without dental
insurance
We Care
# of clients, # of
services
Staff time,
funding,
equipment, and
supplies
12/31/2024
Through We Care
Dental Clinics for
Adults without dental
insurance, We Care
served 96
unduplicated clients,
delivering 212
services in 2022.
Senior Oral
Health Initiative
We Care
Free Prosthetics,
general dentistry,
oral surgery, no
charge for
eligible residents
62 y/o -2 yrs. res.
Staff time,
funding,
supplies,
12/31/2024
We Care served 16
clients aged 65+ in
2022.
Provide specialty
services
We Care
# of clients, #
of services
Facilities,
staff time,
funding
12/31/2024
We Care provided
specialty services to a
total of 169
unduplicated clients
and completed 296
referrals in 2022.
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Goal 4 Promote oral health through prevention programs targeting children.
Strategy 4.1 Improve access to school-based oral health programs for children.
Objective 4.1.1 December 31, 2024, the percent of third graders who demonstrate untreated caries will
decrease from 35.5% (2018) to 25.1% (State Oral Health Report) by December 31, 2024. 31.7%
Data Source: UF College of Dentistry/ Health Department
Evidence base: CDC
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target
Date
Status or Progress
Dental
screenings for
third grade
students
UF # of screenings
Staff time,
funding
12/31/2024
20 Schools 793 screenings (July-
Dec 2022)
Provide
sealants to
third grade
students
UF # of students
Staff time,
funding
12/31/2024
8 Schools 571 students receiving
sealants (Jan-Dec 2022)
Dental
screenings for
third grade
students
DOH-Alachua # of screenings
Staff time,
funding
12/31/2024 15 Schools 531 screenings
Provide
sealants to
third grade
students
DOH-Alachua # of students
Staff time,
funding
12/31/2024
15 Schools 1304 students
receiving sealants
Objective 4.1.2 By December 31, 2024, the percent of third grade students who have sealants on their
molars will increase from 41.3% (2018 Alachua Rate) to 44.4%. 48.1%
Data Source: UF College of Dentistry State Oral Health Report
Evidence Base: Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target
Date
Status or Progress (1/1/22 -
3/30/22)
Dental
screenings for
third grade
students
UF
#of
screenings
Staff time,
funding
12/31/2024
20 Schools 793 screenings (July-
Dec 2022)
14
12/20/2022
Mental Health Access
Provide sealants
to third grade
students
UF
#of schools
#of students
Staff time,
funding
12/31/2024
8 Schools 571 students receiving
sealants (Jan-Dec 2022)
Dental
screenings for
third grade
students
DOH-Alachua
# of
screenings
Staff time,
funding
12/31/2024
15 Schools 531 screenings
Provide sealants
to third grade
students
DOH-Alachua
#of schools
#of students
Staff time,
funding
12/31/2024
15 Schools 1304 students
receiving sealants
Objective 4.1.3 By December 31, 2024, the percentage of children in head start who receive at least one
fluoride varnish application per year will increase from 85% (2017) to 90%. 86%
Data Source: UF College of Dentistry State Oral Health Report
Evidence Base: Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target
Date
Status or Progress
Fluoride program
for head start
students in
Alachua County
UF College of
Dentistry
# of students
Staff time,
funding
12/31/2024
Percent of children in Head Start
who receive annual fluoride
varnish application: 86%
Goal 5: Improve access to behavioral health services so all adults, children, and families can be active, self-
sufficient participants of community life.
Strategy 5.1: Increase access to substance abuse and mental health services and increase awareness and
education regarding behavioral health.
Objective 5.1.1: By December 31, 2024, the number of Alachua County residents who will have completed
Mental Health First Aid Training will increase by 5%, from 1688 to 1773. 3445
Data Source: The National Council for Behavioral Health
Evidence Base: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Registry of
Evidence-based Programs and Practices.
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target
Date
Status or Progress
15
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Nutrition and Access to Nutritious Foods
# of residents to
complete the
Mental Health
First Aid
Mental Health
Coalition
# residents to
complete
certification
Funding 12/31/2024
A total of 3445 Alachua
County residents completed
the Mental Health First Aid
training between 2019-2022.
Sign up for training here.
The Foster
Grandparents
Program allows
for seniors to be
interactive with
the community
and other
seniors, is
intergenerational
and addresses
social isolation.
Trelany
Pennington,
Foster
Grandparents
To provide
opportunities for
low-income
persons aged 55
or over; # of
older adults
participating
Funding,
staff time,
resources
12/31/2024
FGP allows for older adults
to be interactive with the
community and other older
adults. They currently have
51 volunteers.
Alachua County Foster
Grandparents Program
Strategy 5.2: Establish a syringe service program (SSP) - community based prevention programs that can
provide a range of services, including linkage to substance use disorder treatment; access to and disposal
of sterile syringes and injection equipment; and vaccination, testing, and linkage to care and treatment for
infectious diseases. (www.cdc.gov)
Objective 5.2.1: By December 31, 2024, Alachua County will have one syringe exchange program will
provide services to at least 100 clients. 0
Data Source: https://www.cdc.gov/ssp
Evidence Base: CDC
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target
Date
Status or Progress
Establish a
syringe
exchange
program and
provide services
Alachua County
Health Care
Advisory Board
(ACHCAB)
/WellFlorida
Council
Provide services
Funding,
staff time,
resources
12/31/2024
The syringe program did not
receive the grant that they
applied for, so they are
looking for other funding.
Goal 6: To Reduce Food Insecurity in Alachua County
Strategy 6.1: Address barriers to access to food for vulnerable populations through evidence-based
interventions and collaborative efforts.
Objective 6.1.1: By December 31, 2024, the Food Insecurity rate in Alachua County will decrease from
13.9% (2018) to 13.0% (state %) 12.4%
Data Source: Feeding Florida, Map the Meal Gap
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Evidence Base: Healthy People
Indicators: Food Insecurity rate in Alachua County 2018 - 13.9% Child Food Insecurity rate in Alachua
County 2018 18.2%
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target Date Status or Progress
Summer Food
Service Program
ACPS – FNS
USDA's
Summer Food
Service
Program
Labor, foods
following USDA
guidelines,
packaging
12/31/2024
During Summer 2022,
FNS operated a total of
79 sites under the
Summer Food Service
Program (FPSP), with
17 sites as a result of
The Children's Trust of
Alachua County in order
to serve low-income
communities within
Alachua County. A total
of 55,643 breakfasts,
83,672 lunches, and
1,370 snacks were
served throughout
Summer 2022.
Good Food
Purchasing
Program
ACPS – FNS
Improving
equity,
affordability,
accessibility,
and
consumption
of high quality
culturally
relevant Good
Food in all
communities
.
Solicitations 12/31/2024
Since quarter 2,
quarterly blog posts
have been published for
families, featuring
publications regarding
local produce.
Fuel Up to Play
60
ACPS – FNS
Increase
access to
nutrient-rich
foods
Materials
Ended in
2022 –
curbside
meals
discontinued
Curbside-to-go program
was discontinued due to
students returning to
brick-and-mortar
instruction A total of
over 153,000 snacks,
96,000 supper, and
74,000 weekend meals
were provided to
Alachua County
students in the first
quarter of 2022.
FNS quarterly
wellness
ACPS – FNS
Inform the
school
Staff time 12/31/2024
FNS quarterly wellness
newsletter addressed to
17
12/20/2022
newsletter
addressed to
principals and
Healthy School
Team's
coordinators at
each
school and Farm
2 School blog
posts for
families.
community on
Food and
Nutrition
Services
updates and
activities.
principals and Healthy
School Team's
coordinators at each
school and Farm 2
School blog posts for
families.
Child Care Food
Program
The CCFP helps
childcare
facilities
implement "best
practices" to
ensure children
have access to a
variety of
nutritious foods
for healthy
growth and to
reduce obesity
risk.
CCFP
Participation
rates
Staff
time/funding/equi
pment/ materials
12/31/2024 The Child Care Food
Program served a total
of 1,724,446 meals in
Alachua County in
2022, serving an
average of 4,247
children daily during
2022.
Collaboration
and networking
among local food
system
stakeholders to
increase
awareness of
resources, and
leverage
resources to
improve access
to food for
Alachua County
residents.
Food System
Coalition of
Greater
Gainesville
Meeting
Minutes;
Website
Staff time from
agencies
represented in
coalition;
Website platform
/ software
12/31/2024
FSC-GNV is a group of
diverse local
stakeholders who aim to
improve our local food
system, focusing on
accessibility, justice,
and sustainability. FSC-
GNV continued to meet
monthly throughout
2022, with meeting
minutes posted to their
website.
Increase
participation in
the WIC Program
WIC
Participation
rates
Staff time,
funding
12/31/2024
4460 (Average per
quarter)
Deliver nutrition
education to
SNAP-Ed
qualified
participants
UF/IFAS FNP
DOH-Alachua
Participants
report
increased
consumption
Staff time,
funding
12/31/2024
UF/IFAS: Our Nutrition
Educator's with FNP
were able to reach
approximately 357
youth and 284 adults in
Alachua County. DOH
18
12/20/2022
Chronic Disease Prevention
of fruits and
vegetables
Alachua held a total of 6
virtual and 19 in-person
Nutrition Education
Classes for participants
ages 60 and older. This
program ended after Q3
2022.
Provide technical
assistance to
school and
community
gardens
UF/IFAS FNP
Increased
participation
in school and
community
gardens
Staff
time/funding/equi
pment/ materials
12/31/2024 Our PSE Specialist has
reached a total of
approximately 2000
youth and 470 adults
across multiple school
and community gardens
sites in Alachua County
(9/2022).
Deliver technical
assistance &/or
training to food
pantries leading
to achievement
of PSE changes
that increase
access to fruits
and vegetables
UF/IFAS FNP
Increased
access of
fresh fruits
and
vegetables at
food banks
and pantries
Staff
time/funding/equi
pment/ materials
12/31/2024
2300 recipe cards to
Bread of the Mighty
Food Pantry for
inclusion into their
distribution boxes as of
9/2022.
Goal 7: Increase the percentage of adults and children who are at a healthy weight and
advance health equity through healthy places.
Strategy 7.1: Increase access to healthy foods and physical activity through policies, systems, and
environmental approaches, nutrition education, and/or evidence base public health approaches.
Objective 7.1.1: By December 31, 2024, increase the percentage of adults who have a healthy weight from
40.1% (2019) to 44.11% (increase by 10%).40.1%
Data Source: Healthiestweight County Profile
Evidence Base: CDC
Activity Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target Date Status or Progress
Increase the number
of recipes for local
produce created for
public distribution
FNP
Increase the
number of recipes
25%.
Labor,
education
materials,
recipes
12/31/2024
2800 recipes for local
produce created
monthly for public
distribution to pantry
and adult sites
(6/2022).
19
12/20/2022
Goal 8: Reduce illness, disability, and death related to tobacco use, including electronic nicotine delivery
system (ENDS) use.5
Strategy 8.1: Promote education and awareness of the harmful effects of tobacco and ENDS usage.
Objective 8.1.1 By December 31, 2024, Alachua County tobacco partners will conduct at least one
educational presentation annually to a community member.
Data Source: TFA (Tobacco Free Alachua)
Evidence Base CDC
Farm 2 School field
trips in collaboration
with UF/IFAS FNP
ACPS - FNS
Increase the
number of field
trips to the Farm
to School Hub
Staff time 12/31/2024
Field Trips 2 # of
students 45
Funding ended 9/22
Removing activity
wellness newsletter
addressed to
principals and Healthy
School Team's at
each school and Farm
2 School blog posts
for families.
ACPS - FNS
Inform the school
community on
Food and
Nutrition Services
updates and
activities.
Staff time 12/31/2024
Since quarter 2,
quarterly blog posts
have been published
for families, featuring
publications regarding
local produce.
Increase partnerships
with local farms
FNP Increase
partnerships with
local farms by
10%
Labor 12/31/2024 11 partnerships with
local farms currently in
progress (6/2022).
Diabetes Prevention
Programs
DOH
DPP/Self-
Management
Increase the
number or DPP
courses offered to
the community
Funding,
staff time,
resources
12/31/2024 Approximately 9
Diabetes Prevention
Program classes were
offered to the
community in 2022.
Fresh Fruit and
Vegetable Program
ACPS -FNS The Fresh Fruit
and Vegetable
Program (FFVP)
provides all
children in
participating
schools with a
variety of free
fresh fruits and
vegetables
throughout the
school day.
Labor,
foods follo
wing Food
Fruit and
Vegetable
program
guidelines,
packaging.
12/31/2024 16 Alachua County
Schools participated in
following the Fresh
Fruit and Vegetable
Program.
20
12/20/2022
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target
Date
Status or Progress
Develop
presentations and
materials on
relevant tobacco
issues that adhere
to CDC Best
Practices.
TFA
Completed
educational
resources
Staff time,
research of
up-to-date
materials
12/31/2024
One presentation was
developed on relevant
tobacco issues, reaching a
total of 215 adult
participants (6/2022).
Establish
relationships with
community
organizations,
leaders, and
partners to identify
opportunities for
advancing tobacco-
related objectives.
TFA
Number of
partners that
join tobacco
free
partnership
Staff time,
networking,
and outreach
12/31/2024
Community leader and
organization development
was established through
meetings with community
leaders in Archer and
Hawthorne, the Alachua
County Board of
Commissioners, the Student
Health Advisory Council
(SHAC), partnerships with
organizations including My
Brother's Keeper,
participation in community
events such as the DEA
Drug Takeback Day with the
HPW Coalition in 4/2022
and Howard Bishop Middle
School's Youth Health
Expo. Events up to date as
of 6/2022.
Facilitate
presentations to
community
organizations,
leaders, and
partners
TFA
Number of
presentations
conducted
Staff time,
materials
12/31/2024
One community
presentation conducted as
of 6/2022.
Strategy 8.2: Prevent youth and young adults from initiating tobacco and ENDS use.
Objective 8.2.1 By December 31, 2024, Alachua County tobacco partners will maintain, or build upon, the
existing Alachua County tobacco retail license by adding at least 1 additional policy to the current license
requirements. no longer applicable due to new legislation
Data Source: TFA
Evidence Base: CDC
21
12/20/2022
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target
Date
Status or Progress
Identify
opportunities at the
city or county level
for tobacco retail
license
advancement.
CivCom
Assessment of
local policies
Staff time 12/31/2024
*N/A - local retail license no
longer exists
Meet with policy
makers to educate
on the benefits of
policy change.
CivCom, TFA
Number of
meetings
conducted
Staff time,
volunteer
time, decision
maker time
12/31/2024
*N/A - local retail license no
longer exists
Community leaders
vote on and/or
advance tobacco
retail restrictions.
CivCom, TFA
Number of
restrictions
successfully
pass by local
government
Staff time,
volunteer
time, decision
maker time
12/31/2024
*N/A - local retail license no
longer exists
Alachua County
leadership will
maintain all
currently
established tobacco
retail restrictions.
CivCom
Alachua
County Code
Enforcement
Maintenance of
all passed
policies
Staff time,
volunteer
time, decision
maker time
12/31/2024
*N/A - local retail license no
longer exists
*Due to the legislation, this objective is no longer applicable.
Strategy 8.3 Promote cessation of tobacco and ENDS use.
Objective 8.3.1 By December 31, 2024, Alachua County tobacco partners will reach one additional audience
for tobacco cessation resources through in person or remote means. 2
Data Source: SRAHEC
Evidence Base: CDC
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target
Date
Status or Progress
Developing
cessation tools and
materials for in
person or virtual
use.
SRAHEC
Completed
cessation
resources
Staff time,
materials
12/31/2024
Development of cessation
tools and materials in
Alachua County is offered
through both in-person and
virtual tobacco treatment
groups. In Q4 2022, the
Suwannee River Area
Health Education Center
(SRAHEC) offered 16 virtual
tobacco treatment groups
22
12/20/2022
and 15 in-person groups in
Alachua County.
Conduct
presentations and
facilitate the use of
cessation materials.
SRAHEC
Number of
audiences
reached
Staff time,
materials
12/31/2024
The SRAHEC conducted a
total of 10 presentations this
year to facilitate the use of
cessation materials in
Alachua County.
Affordable Housing
Goal 9 Improve access to affordable housing
Strategy 9.1: Reduce the renter-occupied housing units with gross rent costing 30% or more of household
income
Objective 9.1.1: By December 31, 2024, the renter-occupied housing units with gross rent costing 30% or
more of household income, percent of Renter-occupied households, single year will decrease from 58.2%
(2018) to 56.7% (state rate 2018) 59.1% 2021
Data Source: http://www.flhealthcharts.com/
Evidence Base: The Community Guide
Activity
Lead Person/
Organization
Anticipated
Product or
Result
Resources
Required
Target Date
Status or
Progress
Alachua County
Housing Programs
Alachua
County
Housing
Programs
Affordable
housing
Staff time,
funding
12/31/2024
Alachua
County Housing
Programs
Alachua County
Interactive Housing
Map - Affordable
Housing Tool - helps
with locating public
institutions, food
markets, housing
options, transportation,
hospitals, and
healthcare centers
Alachua
County Growth
Management
Interactive
Housing Map
Staff time,
funding
12/31/2024
Alachua County
Housing
Resources
23
12/20/2022
throughout Alachua
County.
SHIP (State Housing
Initiative Program) that
aids older adult
residents
(homeowners) living in
the County repair
assistance. We
provide ramps, roofs,
electrical, window etc.
Other programs that
are coming online will
be assistance to
landlords to make
repairs subject to
keeping units
affordable.
Alachua
County
Housing
Programs
Assistance for
rehabilitation of
housing to older
adult residents
Staff time,
funding, time
12/31/2024
Approximately
$625,000.00 in
owner occupied
rehabilitation
assistance, and
additional
$80,000.00 plus
dollars to assist
with the
purchase of a
new home to
Low, very low-
income
households.
Alachua County
Housing Plan
24
12/20/2022
Alignment
Alachua
County CHIP
DOH-Alachua
Strategic
Plan
Age-Friendly
Action Plan
Healthiest
Weight
Florida
Florida SHIP
Florida
Strategic
Plan
Healthy
People 2030
1.1.1 1.1.2 X
HE 2.2.1
HE 2.2.2
AHS-07
ECBP-D07
AHS-04
2.1.1
X
CD1.1
CD1.2
CD1.3
CD2.1
2.1.2
DIA-02
DIA-04
DIA-07
2.1.2
X HE 2.2.2
2.1.3 X
HE 3.1
HE 3.5
AH7 -08
3.1.1
X
OH-
09
AHS-05
4.1.1 2.1.2 B
5.1.1 2.1.6 X
BH 1.2.1
BH 4.1.1
MHMD-1
MHMD-2
5.1.2
BH 3.1.4
SU-03
SU-01
6.1.1
X X HW 1.1.4
NWS-1
NWS-2
7.1.1
2.1.1 D X
HW 1.1.1
HW 1.1.4
HW 1.1.5
HW 1.1.6
2.1.1
NWS-3
NWS-4
NWS-13
8.1.1 3.1.4
CD 1.1.1
CD 1.3.2
3.1.1 B TU-12
8.2.1 3.1.4
CD 1.1.1
CD 1.3.2
HE 3.5.3
TU-20
8.3.1 3.1.4
CD 1.1.1
CD 1.3.2
TU-12
9.1.1 1.1.2 B X X HE 3.4.3
SDOH-04
25
12/20/2022
Revisions to the CHIP
Date Page
#
Objective Revision
Category
Revision
12/5/2022
6.1.1 Remove activity Remove the Fuel Up to Play 60 activity
(Goal 6), the reason being that
curbside and weekend meals were
discontinued.
12/5/2022 6.1.1 Revised activity Add FNS quarterly wellness newsletter
addressed to principals and Healthy
School Team's coordinators at each
school and Farm 2 School blog posts
for families.
12/5/2022
7.1.1 Revised activities Add Fresh Fruit and Vegetable
Program (FFVP)
12/5/2022
8.2.1 Remove objective
- due to new
legislation
By December 31, 2024, Alachua
County tobacco partners will maintain,
or build upon, the existing Alachua
County tobacco retail license by adding
at least 1 additional policy to the
current license requirements
12/5/22 2.1.1 Revised activity Added City of Gainesville as an
additional lead on the Urgent Care
Center
12/5/22 5.1.1 Revised objective Revised Objective 5.1.1: By December
31, 2024, increase the number of
Alachua County residents who will
have completed Mental Health First
Aid Training by 5%, from 1688 to 1773.