Chicago Department of Public HealthCommissioner Bechara Choucair, M.D.

City of ChicagoMayor Rahm Emanuel

Challenges to Change

• Dwindling local health department resources – 12% overall decrease in personnel since 2008

for all LHDs– Large jurisdictions hit the hardest

• Infrastructure developed over 100 years ago– Tradition creates inertia that impedes change

efforts

• Political environments – One of several City agencies– Accountable to both Mayor and City Council

• Interest groups

Evolution of Healthy Chicago

February – May 2011

August 20112010

Healthy Chicago Partnerships

Healthy Chicago Partnerships

Communication

Chicago Department of Public HealthCommissioner Bechara Choucair, M.D.

City of ChicagoMayor Rahm Emanuel

"By having a clear mission with clear priorities and having a way to measure them and make sure we are not only setting goals but achieving them … we will have the greatest impact on our public health.”

Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Chicago Department of Public HealthCommissioner Bechara Choucair, M.D.

City of ChicagoMayor Rahm Emanuel

IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT

INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORIT’S ABOUT HOW WE BEHAVE AS A CITY

HEALTHY CHICAGOChicago Department of Public

Health

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Opportunities Considerations

Tobacco Use Victories

• Increased Cigarette Tax

• Banned Flavored Tobacco Sales Near Schools

• Regulated E-Cigarettes

Domain 5: Develop Policies and Plans

Opportunities Considerations

Obesity Prevention Successes

• Increased access to healthy & affordable food

• Increased opportunities for physical activity

• Focus on CPS students

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Opportunities Considerations

Opportunities Considerations

Advancing Healthy Chicago through Technology