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Our Task Forces & Initiatives
Our task forces work to address health needs and priorities identified in the community health needs assessment alongside our community-based organizations. We work together through a joint plan of action.
Behavioral Health
The behavioral health task force works to increase access to high quality mental health services, reduce the rate of suicides and to support efforts to reduce the substance misuse.
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Co-chairs:
Kelly Goshen, Director, Keystone Behavioral Health
Cori Seilhamer, Mental Health Program Specialist/CIT, Franklin County MH/IDD/EI
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Key Initiatives: Behavioral Health Providers Mapper, Suicide Prevention Month and the Franklin County Welcoming Project, Move for Mental Health
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Nutrition & Physical Activity
The nutrition and physical activity task force work to improve health by promoting healthy eating, access to nutritious food and physical activity.
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Co-chairs:
Barbara Houpt, Garden Coordinator, Network Ministries
Courtney Porter, Physician Relationship Lead, Meritus Health
Key Initiatives: Move for Mental Health, Move Your Way Walking Guide (English/Spanish), Recreational Assets Mapper, Community Garden Workshop, Tap Talks
Food Security
The food security task force works to increase food security by increasing the availability and awareness of healthy and nutritious food resources.
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Co-chairs:
Noel Purdy (temporary), Executive Director, Healthy Franklin County
Nickie Fickel, Community Wellness Coordinator, WellSpan Health
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Key Initiatives: Nutrition Resources Mapper, Food Resources Shareables, Hunger Mapping Project with Central PA Food Bank
Hope From the Start
The hope from the start task force works to promote healthy development for children so they are ready for school.
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Co-chairs:
Carolyn Clouser, Community Outreach Director, First Start Partnerships
Health Disparities
The health disparities task force works to increase access to quality healthcare by addressing unmet needs of at-risk populations and social determinants of health.
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Co-chairs:
David Grant, COO, Keystone Health
Kim Crider, Employee Assistance Program Coordinator, WellSpan Health
Get Involved!
Are you interested in joining a task force or work group? Contact Noel Purdy, Executive Director of Healthy Franklin County at npurdy@wellspan.org to learn how to get involved.
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Check out our community health improvement plan (CHIP) reports: