Community Collaborations Healthy DeKalb


Live Healthy DeKalb Coalition


"Healthy people living in healthy communities"


Because:

  • Our community is informed and proactive;
  • Diverse and appropriate economic development assures equal opportunity for good jobs and sustains a quality of life for all;
  • Community systems address current needs and future growth by providing high quality services that ensure health and safety;
  • Equitable, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health services provide primary care for all with a focus on prevention, health maintenance, and education;
  • An environmentally safe and sound county provides green space, clean air and water, and safe sidewalks, trails and roads;
  • Life long learning and intergenerational programs foster health choices throughout life and promote respect for self, others and the community;
  • Residents of all ages engage in health enhancing behaviors;
  • Public mass communication and media messages positively impact our community; and
  • Progress in health outcomes erases disparities in health status and establishes positive trends.
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