Healthy Communities

Overview

The Healthy Communities Initiative began in 1994 with the goal of improving the health and quality of life of all residents of Bartholomew County. A collaborative effort from its inception, Healthy Communities has grown to reflect the entire spectrum of the community involving Columbus Regional Health, schools, businesses, local government, churches, and others working together to address identified health needs. While much of our work still takes place in Bartholomew County, we have now expanded our reach to the wider CRH Service Area; which also includes parts of Jackson & Jennings counties.  

With the guidance of our Healthy Communities Council, we use the tri-annual Community Health Needs Assessment to form a strategy to improve the health of our community. Our team is divided into action teams that focus on the priority areas identified. Our teams work collaboratively with community partners to move the needle on important health issues like infant mortality prevention, tobacco cessation and more. We aim to make changes to our systems and structures that make it easier to make the healthy choice.

Financial support for Healthy Communities is made possible through generous gifts of individuals, businesses, churches, and donations to Columbus Regional Health Foundation.

ACTION TEAMS

The Healthy Communities Initiative is working to make a difference in the health of your region through the work of our action teams. The driving force behind these groups is a commitment to a vision of your region as a healthy community where each member is valued and shares in the responsibility of making a difference.

• Healthy Communities Breastfeeding Coalition 
• Healthy Lifestyles 
• Mental Health
• Tobacco Awareness
• Infant Mortality Prevention Action Team (IMPACT)