Assessing and Improving Community Health in Wisconsin
Bellin Health Oconto Hospital
Bellin Health
820 ARBUTUS AVE-PO BOX 357
OCONTO, WI 54153
Oconto County
Implementation Approaches
Goal: Reduce alcohol and drug abuse and related social and public health effects on Oconto County Residents.
Our Strategies:
- Develop and implement two evidence based strategies in order to reduce AODA use.
Goal: Increase the percentage of Oconto County residents who eat healthy and are physically active.
Our Strategies:
- Implement an environmental policy that supports increased physical activity for all ages.
- Develop and maintain an ongoing community-wide education campaign on healthy eating and active living.
- Implement strategies that improve access to healthy, safe, and affordable foods for all residents.
- Increase workplace wellness initiatives among Oconto County employers.
Goal: Reduce alcohol and drug abuse and related social and public health effects on Oconto County Residents.
Our Strategies:
- Develop and implement two evidence based strategies in order to reduce AODA use.
- Coordinate efforts between prescription drug abuse prevention partners.
- Increase integration of prescription drug abuse prevention efforts between medical and behavioral care providers.
Goal: Improve the mental health of Oconto County residents by increasing access to mental health resources, providing education and decreasing the stigma of mental health issues.
Our Strategies:
- Create an Oconto County Mental Health Coalition and implement strategic and action plans.
- Increase coordination between school districts related to mental health issues.
- Increase mental health education and awareness of resources available to Oconto County residents.
- Implement strategies that improve access to healthy, safe, and affordable foods for all residents.