Health

Chatham County has a culture of health including equal access to quality and affordable healthcare, chronic disease prevention, health inclusive policies, and environmental design. 

Effectively address mental health by educating the public and reducing stigma, increasing early intervention programs, removing gaps and barriers, and increasing access to treatment including returning and detained residents, children, adolescents, and the homeless.

Invest in community-based and employer-based health resources to increase health equality by providing access to preventive health services, health education and strategies to encourage individuals and families to adopt healthy behaviors.

Instill healthy practices in schools by providing comprehensive health education, nutrient-rich foods, opportunities for physical activity, and prevention education including resiliency skills (emotional intelligence) towards behavioral health.

 Increase access to healthy food for populations that are most likely to be food-insecure such as older adults, children, those in poverty, and those that live in food apartheid areas.