Health

Improving People’s Health

United Way of McLean County is focused on Health. Working with our community, we will promote the health of babies, children, adolescents and adults to enhance their potential for full, productive living. We recognize that there are three core domains critical to improving the health of individuals and families in McLean County: access, utilization, and focused education. While preventing serious health issues from occurring is ideal, there are major barriers individuals and families face that limit their ability to benefit from prevention services. These barriers include access to necessary healthcare and services, ability to utilize existing services they are eligible for and then having the knowledge and skills to avoid potential risk factors. While individual and family needs may differ significantly, health services must target and address issues of at least one of the three domains.

Outcome 1: Children and adults have access to care and healthcare coverage.

Outcome 2: Children and adults have improved physical and behavioral health.

Outcome 3: Expectant parents and newborns have healthy beginnings.

Based on input from key stakeholders in our community, United Way has chosen to focus on these key outcomes as the best chance for moving individuals and families from access and utilization to education and ultimately to lead a healthy lifestyle. These outcomes and identified best practices are used to evaluate the effectiveness of direct service programs and community impact initiatives funded under the Health area.

2012-2014 Funded Community Impact Partners