The power to transform community health in San Bernardino County is being placed in the hands of residents. The community is invited to an interactive forum from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 17 at Central Park at 11200 Baseline Road in Rancho Cucamonga. The Community Vital Signs sponsored forum will give residents an opportunity to share ideas and opinions that will be used to shape the Community Transformation Plan.
The Community Transformation Plan will include goals, objectives and metrics for changes in education, economy, access to health and wellness, and safety. The meeting will explore goals that Community Vital Signs has developed during a series of engagement meetings with community leaders in 2013.
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chair and Second District Supervisor Janice Rutherford will attend. “Community input is critical to developing effective solutions to the issues that matter most to our residents,” Rutherford said. “I encourage everyone to participate in this community collaboration so the actions that come out of it reflect the values and needs of all our communities.”
The Community Vital Signs initiative addresses the Wellness Element of the Countywide Vision. It is a community health improvement framework developed through the collaborative efforts of county residents, community organizations, and government agencies. It sets evidence-based goals and priorities that align and leverage our resources to improve the overall health and well-being of the county’s residents. To register for the event, call (888) 433-1363.