Access to Healthcare Top Health Priority

 
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Focus on increasing access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health, mental and dental care for vulnerable populations in Williamson County, TX.

Overview of the AH Action Group

Access to healthcare

Focus on increasing access to culturally and linguistically appropriate care and dental care for vulnerable populations (e.g., older adults, people of color, and people experiencing homelessness).
Compared to U.S. Counties, Williamson has a value of 89.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.2%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Williamson has a value of 89.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.2%.
Adults with Health Insurance
(Compared to U.S. Counties)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Williamson has a value of 93.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 96.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.6%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Williamson has a value of 93.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 96.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.6%.
Children with Health Insurance
(Compared to U.S. Counties)
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 72.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 74.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 72.4%. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 72.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 74.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 72.4%.
Adults who have had a Routine Checkup
(Compared to TX Counties)
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 13.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.7. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 13.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.7.
Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate
(Compared to TX Counties)

County: Williamson

 

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Access to Healthcare Action Plan

OBJECTIVE AH 1.1 By 2025, providers in Williamson County will explore equity-based models of healthcare services with a primary focus on health equity zones.

Dec
2025

  • STRATEGY AH 1.1.1 improve care coordination to individuals at highest risk for poor health outcomes.

  • STRATEGY AH 1.1.2 increase awareness of family, infant health, and early childhood health services with a primary focus on residents in Health Equity Zones in Williamson County.

  • STRATEGY AH 1.1.3 provide technical assistance to partners to support the implementation of policies and programs that support needs for vulnerable populations (African Americans, Asian Americans, pregnant and breastfeeding mother with children under six years of age, people with disabilities and low-income aging people).

  • STRATEGY AH 1.1.4 explore academic partnerships to connect residents to scholarships, apprenticeships, incentives, and paid internships for healthcare professions.

  • STRATEGY AH 1.1.5 increase exposure to health careers to high school students through schools and other programs such as HOSA-Future Health Professionals.

  • STRATEGY AH 1.1.5 increase training and technical assistance opportunities for the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Healthcare and Culturally Humility for partners in Williamson County.

  • STRATEGY AH 1.1.7 research and share information on non-traditional methods of care delivery focusing on access, equity, quality, and costs of care in Health Equity Zones.

OBJECTIVE AH 2.1 By 2025, increase the proportion of adults whose health care providers ask them to describe how they will follow health instructions by 5%. Baseline 25.6% to 30.5%. Source Healthy People 2030/Health Literacy.

Dec
2025

  • STRATEGY AH 2.1.1 explore health education opportunities tailored to the needs of Health Equity Zones.

OBJECTIVE AH 3.1 By 2025, increase the rate of adults that report having visited a doctor for a routine checkup within the past year by 5%. Baseline is 70.5% to 75.5%. Source: CDC Places.

Dec
2025

  • STRATEGY AH 3.1.1 increase health promotion to community members on the importance of routine screenings.

  • STRATEGY 3.1.2 explore creating partnerships with local universities to collect, analyze, and share local data.

Healthy Start Perinatal Education Series

Birth Worker 101

Including Fathers in the Discussion and Care

of Maternal and Infant Health

Action Group Leaders

Emperatriz Kennedy

Emperatriz Kennedy

Immunization Program Manager

Williamson County and Cities Health District

 Emperatriz.Kennedy@wilco.org
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Zenaida Martinez

Community Outreach Coordinator

Dell Children's Health Plan

 Zenaida.Martinez@ascension.org
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Upcoming Meetings

Our next meetings will be announced in January 2025.

Access to Healthcare Action Group Meeting Minutes

 
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2024 Meeting Minutes

 
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