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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