Task Forces and Programs
Washington County Health Partners currently supports six task forces and two programs.
The Community Wellness Task Force created and maintains a web-based community walking program called Washington Walking™.
The Covering Kids and Families Task Force works to increase coverage for the uninsured by enrolling children in the Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) program or Medicaid adults into the adultBasic (ABC) program or Medicaid.
The Minority Health Task Force addresses local health disparities and is working to develop a network of churches to share information and services.
The Nutrition Task Force addresses child and adult obesity, as well as eating disorders.
The Respiratory Health Task Force distributes flu and pneumonia vaccines to those who otherwise could not afford them and works to increase asthma awareness.
The Teen Wellness Task Force sponsors professional, parent, and teen educational conferences on teen health issues.
The Tobacco Free Program is designed to reduce adult and youth tobacco use and eliminate tobacco use as a social norm.
WellLife™ is an 8-week program to teach people to eat right, be active, and reduce stress.
The Mental Illness/Substance Abuse Task Force was retired in 2003 after fulfilling its goals.