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Community Health Planning and Statistics

Citrus County Health Department

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The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) continually monitors the health of our community by measuring and evaluating a variety of data points. Available community health data is frequently compiled in various topic-related reports. This data is used to guide program and service outreach efforts in our community.

CHIP

The Citrus Health Improvement Partnership is currently meeting to draft a new version of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The most recent Community Health Needs Assessment identified the five priority areas listed below.

  • Health Care Providers – Availability and access to specialty providers; providers and healthcare organizations that accept Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurance benefits; and attracting providers to fill gaps when healthcare professionals retire.

  • Mental Health Care – Resources for care and treatment including providers and facilities; early diagnosis and treatment, prevention, and mental health wellness; and focus on care for persons with severe and persistent mental illness.

  • Substance Use – Local availability and accessibility of treatment and counseling; and prevention.

  • Affordable, Safe Housing – Access to healthy living accommodations; obtainable housing for individuals and families with lower and middle incomes.

  • Effective Health Communications – Interagency and public communications about health and social service resources; assure best use of existing services and resources to avoid underutilization and duplication; health care system navigation; health literacy education; and physical access including transportation and telemedicine technology.

A subcommittee has been formed around each of these priorities. Anyone is welcome to join the partnership and/or subcommittees. Please contact our CHIP coordinator, Amy Douglas, at 352-513-6057 for meeting details or other requests.

Citrus County Community Health Reports