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2010 Horizon Strategic Objectives

The Horizon Foundation has a new Strategic Plan with a January 1, 2010 implementation date.  The plan was preceded by extensive data collection, information analysis and focused interviews that were conducted across the community.

The overall Plan was developed by the Foundation Board with the Strategic Planning Committee in the lead.  The Plan contains the following elements.  These are Foundation objectives that follow our strategic goals.  The objectives listed complement and are integrated with the Foundation’s responsive grant programs.

Sentinel Initiatives

  • Assess and implement strategies aimed at improving physical activity, healthful eating and other positive lifestyle changes

  • Implement the Southeast Health Initiative (SE 2015 Plan) focusing on improving the determinants of health and wellness in SE Howard County

  • Work towards improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of individual health and human service agencies and the overall service delivery system

Other Initiatives and Projects

  • Oversee and nurture Community Emergency Response Network development and the Horizon Foundation’s pandemic agenda

  • Examine Howard County health workforce gaps and potential strategies to address selected challenges

  • Examine health related needs of county residents who currently do not speak English starting with Spanish speaking residents

  • Support the Howard County Health Department in the area of mainstream public health functions as warranted