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 .
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