Rockford Regional Health Council is excited to present the 2020 Healthy Community Study!
The Study’s target area includes Winnebago and Boone counties. Components currently available were commissioned by the Council in collaboration with the Community Health Collaborative. They include:
Healthy Community Survey
Conducted by Region 1 Planning Council
Community Analysis
Conducted by Steve Ernst, Chair, Healthy Community Study Strategic Planning Leadership Team in collaboration with R1PC.
Tips for a Happy and Healthy Summer!
Summer may almost be over, but we still have more memories to make before the fall! Make sure you enjoy the rest of your summer happy and healthy with these quick tips!
Behavioral Health Needs: Rockford/Winnebago Advisory Group
“The behavioral health needs that exist, coupled with the lack of clinical resources to adequately address the issues, have a far-reaching and negative impact on the overall health of our residents and our community,” said Mayor Tom McNamara. Healthcare experts from...
Community Health Workers: Who, How, and Why?
According to the American Public Health Association, a community health worker (CHW) is “a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to...