The Healthy Communities Program works to prevent chronic disease and promote healthy lifestyle choices of county residents by:

• Providing education and consultation to groups and organizations about health related issues

• Collaborating and partnering with other organizations and community groups around health related issues.

• Providing statistical and community data that lead to chronic diseases

As a result of an intensive community needs assessment in 2004-2005 six health priorities were identified based on qualitative and quantitative data.