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Community Capacity Building Breakthrough Team

Team Purpose

Demonstrate in Harvey County how a county can be as comprehensive in planning and implementation for health and human services needs as it is for county road and bridge needs.

Current Status

The work of this Breakthrough Team was successfully completed so this team no longer meets. The Council of Governments in Harvey County, however, continues to meet.

Results

The Council of Governments (representing the county and all the cities in Harvey County) approved a statement of what constitutes comprehensive health and human services in Harvey County. In addition, the Council agreed on key action steps and enlisted a steering team from the Council. This Steering Team made a presentation to the state’s Health and Human Services Cabinet Team and received a strong affirmation and pledges of support. A copy of the Statement on Health and Human Services Needs and the Charter of Purpose and Task can be found in the Resource Center.

The Council of Governments in Harvey County surveyed key leaders/representatives of health and human services and selected to work in the arena of Health Lifestyles with three specific efforts:

Work with employers in Harvey County to promote health and wellness in the workplace.
Assess each community using the criteria of “Active Living,” a way of life that integrates physical activity into daily routines. The Healthy Kansas Communities Assessment and Planning Tool will be used to conduct the assessment.
Develop a Smoke-free Ordinance with the county and all the communities in the county and seek community involvement in supporting the ordinance.

All three efforts were completed.

Resources

Check out the Resource Center for more information and downloads.