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Tri-County health officials present three-year improvement plan focused on youth food security and behavioral health
Summary
A health department representative presented a Tri-County Community Health Improvement Plan that prioritizes reducing youth food insecurity, improving behavioral health navigation, and decreasing youth suicidal ideation; presenters cited over 2,000 respondents and offered local statistics such as about 14% youth food insecurity and about 30% of adults reporting mental-health issues in the past year.
A health department representative presented a three-year Community Health Improvement Plan created by a Tri-County partnership that includes Tazewell and Woodford counties. The presenter said more than 2,000 people contributed to surveys and focus groups that informed the plan and highlighted three priorities: reduce youth food insecurity (particularly during out-of-school times), increase access to behavioral health services through improved navigation, and…
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