Health First Clinton County (HFCC) - Initiative
Resolution 2023-03 adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Clinton County, Indiana recognizes the importance of public health to support a healthier community and create a better quality of life for its residents. The Board of Commissioners supports initiatives that sustain and maintain core public health services at the county level with local input and flexibility to meet the needs of the community. The Board of Commissioners commits to the County’s right to self-direct and acknowledges that by opting-in and annually accepting state allocated public health funds it retains authority and control of the county health department otherwise afforded to it under state law or code pursuant to Indiana Code 16-20-1-12(i).
HFCC Related Documents
Health First Indiana - an investment in public health
Health First Indiana is the state’s initiative created by Senate Enrolled Act 4, legislation passed by the 2023 Indiana General Assembly that transforms public health. The legislation provides funding so local communities can prioritize public health and safety. Health First Indiana focuses on providing core services, including lead screening, food protection, trauma and injury prevention and more.
The goal is to ensure that every Hoosier has access to the core public health services that allow them to achieve their optimal health and well-being
Local Public Health Fund - HFCC Grant Program
The Clinton County Board of Commissioners’ decision to receive the State of Indiana allocated Local Public Health Fund allows the Clinton County Health Department to award contracts or establish a grant to an individual, employer, employer association, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, institution of higher education, health insurance plan, health ministry, or any combination thereof for the purpose of providing core public health services to Clinton County residents. Financial assistance is allocated to protect and promote the health of all people in communities within the jurisdiction of the Clinton County Health Department to support identified gaps in core public health service delivery.
The Clinton County Department conducted an internal Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis and IDOH data review to identify six (6) prevention & education CPHS areas for which it will accept external grant applications. Eligible applicants can request funding to develop a CPHS gap related program/project/activity prioritized for Clinton County.
Priority Core Public Health Service Areas for Clinton County:
- Maternal and Child Health
- Referral programs
- Improved Birth Outcome programs
- Chronic Disease Prevention
- Access to and Linkage to Clinical Care
- Trauma and Injury Prevention
- Fatality Prevention Initiatives
- Tobacco Prevention and Cessation
Connect with administrator at healthfirst@clintoncountyin.gov to learn more about opportunities of community health partnerships.
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