Goals: Services growth, enhancement of current services, assisting additional agencies, etc.
Herkimer County HealthNet, Inc. (HCHN) in existence since 1990, operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation under New York State Law.
HCHN serves as a Rural Health Network as defined by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and its Rural Health Council, and fulfills the roles and responsibilities of such networks as may be required by regulations and guidelines.
Supported by grant funding from NYSDOH and Charitable Foundations, HCHN works collaboratively with government, health and human service organizations, or other non-profits to complete needs assessments, identify priorities requiring the collective attention of HCHN and its partners, and institute projects/programs to address these priorities.
Successes
• Herkimer County Risk Assessment Profile.
• TV/Radio & Billboard Campaigns; Communicating with Children, Breastfeeding, Physical Activity & Nutrition, Preventive
Healthcare Screenings.
• Comprehensive Health Resource and Information Website providing:
Complete Human Services Directory;
Complete Herkimer County Data Profile;
Health Information and Referral Links;
Breastfeeding Resources;
Disaster Preparedness;
Advance Healthcare Planning;
• Retinal Imaging for “At Risk” Populations in Collaboration with Herkimer County Sheriff Department.
• Coordinate County-Wide Turnoff Week Events.
• “A Guide to Physical Activity in Herkimer County” and “Herkimer County Trails” Brochures.
• “Baby Basics” Video Distribution Program.
• Co-Development of “Companion For Life” Program.
• Teaching Days for Healthcare Professionals.
• Grants to School Districts to Support Improved Physical Activity and/or Nutrition in School.
• Grants to Municipalities to Improve Playgrounds.
• Primary Care and Mental Health HPSA Designation for Herkimer County.
• Annual Family Fun Day
• Community Health Assessment
• County-Wide and Regional Worksite Wellness Programs
• Offering Chronic Disease Self Management Workshops
• Sponsoring Nutrition and Physical Activity Curriculum in both Daycare and Pre-K Settings
The Mission of the Herkimer County HealthNet is to improve the health and well-being of individuals who live, work, play, and learn in Herkimer County.
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