Health & Wellness Recommendations | 2023 Update
4.1. A Create a 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.
City Facilitator: City Manager’ s Office and Fire Department Timeframe: Short term( 6-12 months)- Complete(& Ongoing) Partners: Tarrant County Public Health Actions:
• Chief Equity Officer Troy Williams began work July 2022.
• The Chief Equity Officer will work with the Fire Department Public Health Nurse to track key health data.
• The Fire Department conducted a community health survey in May 2022 and shared the results with the City Council in August 2022.
4.2. A Leverage relationships with trusted providers to enable and support efforts in care delivery.
City Facilitator: City Manager’ s Office Timeframe: Medium term( 1-2 years)- In Progress Partners: JPS Hospital, Texas Health Resources, non-profit agencies Actions:
• The Chief Equity Officer will convene a working group of healthcare providers and non-profit agencies that provide healthcare to explore this recommendation.
• The Chief Equity Officer has partnered with UTA, the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation and other stakeholders to assess the“ State of the Non-Profit Sector.”
• The Chief Equity Officer and Public Health Nurse are engaged in the Tarrant County Community Health Improvement Program to improve healthcare delivery and access.
Unity Council Report 2023 65