Monthly News & Updates

April 2023

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Sonia, welcome to the Health Improvement Partnership of Maricopa County (HIPMC) newsletter!

We're almost halfway through the CHNA Survey!

Have you taken & shared the survey?

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Since launching March 1st, the CHNA Survey has generated over 6,000 responses from Maricopa County residents! Thanks to you, our partners, we've made significant progress, but we still need your help to reach our goal of 15,000 survey responses by May 31st!

We've added some exciting new items to the survey communications toolkit to help you when sharing the survey. Here's some of what's new:

A new promo video in English and Spanish
A flyer and poster translated into all 14 survey languages
A form where partners can request physical copies of the survey as well as flyers and posters

Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Survey Promotional Video

Help us reach our goal!

The Public Charge: Top 5 Facts

from Share Our Strength

Know the facts, make a plan, and tell a friend. Some people are concerned about applying for public benefits for their eligible family members, such as children, due to their immigration status. However, you have rights in this country no matter where you were born. We encourage you to learn more about your situation.

Public charge is a term in immigration law that describes a person who is primarily dependent on the government for support. Immigration officials review applications for visas and green cards to determine if a person is likely to become a public charge, based on the individual’s income, age, family size, health, education, job, and affidavit of support (contract with a sponsor).

Download the facts sheet to learn more

From the county

Take the CHNA Survey at the Phoenix Zoo for Earth Day!🌎🐘

This Saturday, April 15th

What can we do to keep our planet and community healthy? Join our team at the Phoenix Zoo this weekend to share your thoughts & take the survey! We will have iPads and paper copies you can use for the survey, and crafts to keep the kids busy while you take it!

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Apply for the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program Award!

Applications due May 12th

The Healthy Arizona Worksites Program (HAWP) Award recognizes employers making evidence-based efforts to support the health and well-being of their employees and their families. Organizations that meet the criteria will be recognized in statewide communications, at a recognition event, and on the HAWP website. All awarded worksites will be invited to the 2023 HAWP Awards Event.

Apply today!

Maricopa County Reverse Vendor Expo

Thursday, April 20th

This event will allow businesses interested in working with Maricopa County to meet with decision-makers from dozens of county departments. Businesses will also have the opportunity to learn what the county buys, how to register as a vendor, and what solicitations will soon be available. Registration is free!

Attention substance use service providers...help Maricopa County identify future funding priorities!

Maricopa County Public Health is conducting a survey of substance use service providers to learn more about our professional experience. Click here to take the survey!

This brief survey explores what barriers limit people from getting the help they need, what settings are the most critical to conduct interventions, and what prevention and response activities are the most important to fund.

Click here to participate in an upcoming regional listening session with substance use service providers to learn more about needs and barriers in current response activities in local communities.

News from the Steering Committee

Applications are still open to join!

The SC has four vacancies we're looking to fill. Our mission is to impact real-time, critical health issues where we live, work, learn, and seek care.

SC members represent various regions and sectors of Maricopa County. We are looking for new members from regions and sectors in which we have little to no representation. Please see the attached graph showing the current regional makeup of our committee.

Please note that participation in the SC is fully volunteer-based work. The SC term limit is six years. Please share this opportunity with colleagues that may be interested in joining. Thank you!

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