Mapping For a Healthier CommunityApril 28, 2008NotesIn attendance:Jim Maples Gatlinburg Police Department, Carroll McMahan Sevierville Chamber of Commerce, Curtis Henry Assistant County Mayor, Diane Liddell Sevier Heart Consultants, Ron Taylor Walter’s State Community College, Corey Johnson Economic Development CouncilSCHIC Members in Attendance:Amy Daniels, Garnet Angelos, Jessica Hageman, Danny Hageman, Kim Loveday, Gayla Coleman, Mary Joyce Hughes, April GillespieSpeakers:Carlos Yunsan, Kris HontzPresentation of SCHIC Information – A. DanielsResults of 2007 Perceptions Survey were Distributed and Reviewed by A. Daniels and K. Hontz.Group Breakout Discussion Notes:Mental Health & Crime and Safety GroupWhat strengths Exist in Sevier County for this Health Issue?PeninsulaCherokeeMountain Hope ClinicIndependent CounselorsDARE officers in SchoolsTask force for illegal drugsDHS has counselor available to work with Families First ParticipantsMobile CrisisNew Hope Church has alcohol and drug treatment servicesFriends In Need (Gatlinburg)What Weaknesses exist in Sevier County for this health issue?Access to healthcareTransportationno mental health services at hospitalno inpatient capabilitiesno counseling services within jail system3 psychologistPsychiatristcommunity awarenessMobile CrisisWhat resources exist in Sevier County for addressing this health issue?See Strengths sectionEnvironmental GroupWhat strengths exist in Sevier County for this Health Issue?Keep Sevier BeautifulSoil ConservationNational ParkGatlinburg Going Green ProjectSevierville Chamber going green at eventsFriends of the SmokiesFoothills Land ConserversUT Extension Radon/Lead TestingBurning PermitsHuskey Environmental CenterGateway FoundationWhat weaknesses exist in Sevier County for this health issue?Lack of educationWhere to Recycle? Lack laws and regulations in all areas of communitynot as accessible to dispose of items such as batteriesWhat resources exist in Sevier County for addressing this health issue?Walters State Community College has recycling bin for newspapers onlyGatlinburg Plastic RecycleEducation for youth at Sugarland’s Visitors CenterHuskey Environmental CenterHealthcare Access and BehaviorsWhat strengths exist in Sevier County for addressing this issue?Mountain Hope ClinicHealth DepartmentSCHICEconomic Development Smart Card ProgramCariten Insurance for small businessesPrivate Charities, Community Centers and parksSchool programsfundraisers and non profit donationsBoys and Girls ClubSmoke Free LegislationWellness ProgramsWhat weaknesses exist in Sevier County for addressing this health issue?Geographic DiversityTransportationAwarenessPovertylack on insurancecultural challengesWhat resources exist in Sevier County for Addressing this issue?Community Support donationsResources working togetherwork site wellness programsstate programs such as Cover KidsQuit LineUT Extension programs in schoolsChild health fairsSenior CenterBaptist Health CenterCovenant HealthEmployee Wellness ProgramsEvaluation ResultsI learned new information about the SCHIC?7 Strongly Agree, 7 AgreeThe health perception survey revealed results that I was unaware of that impact our community?6 Strongly Agree, 8 AgreeDefining strengths and barriers for each area of interest was helpful?9 Strongly Agree, 5 AgreeThe segment “Where do we go from here” was helpful in understanding the next steps for the community?8 Strongly Agree, 6 AgreeI will use the information that I learned today.9 Strongly Agree, 5 AgreeI believe today’s session was helpful to me in learning more about the community’s needs?10 Strongly Agree, 4 AgreeThe presenter (s) were well prepared12 Strongly Agree, 2 AgreeThe presenter (s) presented information clearly12 Strongly Agree, 2 AgreeThe length of the meeting was:2 Too long, 12 Just RightWhat was the most useful part of the day?having new community leaders present their inputtalking about survey resultsCarlos bringing things togetherinsight on what to do now, group breakoutCarlos helpful making everyone thing about things they may not otherwiseCarlos’ presentationgroup work(2)survey resultslooking at needs from each table group, networkingidentification of community resourcesgroup as a whole, brainstormingpresentation of the survey resultsvaluable exchange of experiencesknowledge and interests shared by the attendees sharing knowledge“where do we go from here”task group and commentsPAGE PAGE 1Mapping For A Healthier Communityadaniels5526dvess22008-05-14T13:41:00Z2008-05-14T13:41:00Z146833899Microsoft Office Word0329falseTitle1Mapping For A Healthier CommunityAmedisys, Inc.false4573falsefalse12.0000