Our Work in Health

Improving people's health

Partner Agency Programs in Health

Good health allows children to learn better and adults to work to increase their income. Individuals and families need access to primary health care services including infant and maternal care that leads to healthy babies and children. Health prevention programs can help youth avoid risky behaviors and stay on track to be healthy and productive adults. Other preventive services such as health assessments and screenings for adults and seniors can help reduce health costs. A community is healthier when health and safety preparedness training helps prepare for disasters.

Community Priorities in Health:

Healthy Adults and Children

Youth and adults have access to health care services.

Youth and adults are physically and mentally healthy, avoiding risky behaviors.

Independent Adults and children

Youth and adults lead healthy and independent lives.

• Youth and adults are mentally healthy and independent.
• Individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities are healthy and independent.
• Older adults lead independent lives.

Community Preparedness, Physical Safety and Violence Prevention

Adults and youth are physically safe.

Community residents are prepared for emergencies.

Click here for a list of Health programs funded for FY 2009-2010.

United Way Health Initiatives

United Way is involved in several community wide efforts that promote a healthier and safer York County.

For information on United Way's work in community emergency preparedness:
SecureCorps, an Americorps program.

For information about community health efforts in York County:
Healthy York County Coalition.

For information about access to health care and the Healthy Community Pharmacy:
Healthy York Network.

For information on quality health care and care for persons with chronic illnesses:
Aligning Forces for Quality South Central Pennsylvania.