Health & Wellness Recommendations | 2021 Report
Concern or Issue Recommendation
Communities of color are disproportionately affected by gaps in physical and mental healthcare services .
Short term
• Create dedicated City staff position of Chief Equity Officer to implement and monitor strategies targeted to erase disparity in healthcare for residents of Arlington . This position would report directly to the City Manager and work in collaboration with health care providers .
Entities serving disadvantaged residents could use additional support such as Mission Arlington , Open Arms Clinic , private and nonprofit groups , churches and health organizations .
Physical and mental health disparities exist in some areas of the city especially 76010 and 76011 zip codes .
Medium term
• Leverage relationships with trusted providers to enable and support efforts in care delivery .
Medium term
• Support a mobile healthcare program to provide basic primary care , mental health care and referral by exploring funding sources and convening stakeholders to implement .*
Lack of affordable transportation options inhibit ability to receive care and services .
Medium term
• Enact a program to provide free or subsidized rates on Arlington On-Demand ( formerly Via ) for residents in need .
* The City does not have direct control over this item .
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