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Priority: ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES Facilitator: Deborah Bundy-Carpenter Spokesperson: Suzanne Sheridan Group Members: Suzanne Sheridan, Chuck Carr, Buster Lewis, Sharon Knick, Tim Root, Mike Bell Reflections: o What have you learned? 1. affirmation of community needs 2. collection of data 3. the complex issues related to health 4. the representation from the community o What is important? 1. designation for a medically underserved area 2. access 3. formal working relationships 4. utilization of existing resources 5. long range planning for recruitment of medical providers o How do we improve? 1. increase opportunities in the area 2. assure health care services available into the future 3. proper utilization of technology 4. target major demographics in population 5. working relationships equal opportunities 6. many of the health indicators are under ‘access to care’ Goal: Optimize access to affordable healthcare that responds to the unique needs of our community. Objective #1: Develop a plan for a community health center in Rockbridge County by August 31, 2012. Objective #2: Develop a formal coalition among institutions and organizations that promote the MAPP vision by August 31, 2012. Objective #3: Develop a plan for recruitment and retention of health care professionals. Objective #4: 156