Why Do We Need a New Strategic Plan?
Alameda County residents are healthier than before in many areas. This may be in part due to our numerous programs and services. However, not all residents are benefiting equally from these improvements. Health inequities are defined as differences in health that are unnecessary, avoidable, unfair and unjust and contribute to this problem.
The root causes of these health inequities include poverty, racism, discrimination based on class and gender and other factors. These root causes create differences in access to things like good jobs, quality housing, good schools, health care, and safe neighborhoods, which in turn, affect the health of residents.
Through a participatory process, ACPHD has developed a long-term strategic plan that will guide us in addressing health inequities improving the health of all people in the county.
View Alameda County Public Health Department's 6 Strategic Directions taken from our Strategic Plan.
Community Forum Presentations and Notes
| Fremont (May 19, 2007) | Livermore (June 5, 2007) |
| Oakland (May 22, 2007) | Castro Valley (June 7, 2007) |
| Hayward (May 31, 2007) | Alameda (June 13, 2007) |
Presentations on the Strategic Plan
Overview
Data Collected through the Strategic Planning Process
Background Information on Health Equity in ACPHD
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Background Information on ACPHD’s Internal Capacity Initiatives
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Components of the
Strategic Planning Process
- Internal dialogues on social justice and racism (March 2006-2007)
- External dialogues on social justice with groups such as the Public Health Commission and Alameda County youth (July 2006)
- Online survey of all health department staff (May-June 2007)
- Community forums in all supervisory districts (May-June 2007)
- Interviews with key stakeholders (July-August 2007)
- Two-Day analysis dialogue (September 2007)
- Final strategic planning retreat (February 2008)
- Implementation and ongoing assessment (October 2008-2013)
Strategic Planning Participants
- ACPHD Community Assessment, Planning, & Evaluation staff
- ACPHD Leadership Development Fellows
- ACPHD Management Development Program participants
- ACPHD Leadership Team
- ACPHD Strategic Planning Committee
- All ACPHD Staff
- Alameda County Board of Supervisors and staff
- Alameda County Public Health Commission
- City of Oakland/City Council
- Many community partners and community residents throughout Alameda County