strategicplan2022 - Flipbook - Page 2
MESSAGE FROM BOARD PRESIDENT
AND SUPERINTENDENTS
Since 2011, The Verdant Health Commission has supported
the health of South Snohomish County residents by offering
hundreds of community health and wellness programs and
classes, and awarded $70 million in grants to more than 60
nonprofit organizations providing healthcare services. While
we are pleased with the progress that we have made, we
recognize that there is more work to be done.
To better understand the needs of our community, we
conducted a community health needs assessment in 2021 22 and over 500 residents participated in focus groups and
surveys. The findings of that assessment have informed
this two-year strategic plan and will guide the board of
commissioners and staff in aligning our work and capital to
provide access to healthcare services for the almost
300,000 residents of Edmonds, Woodway, Lynnwood, Brier
and Bothell.
The strategic priorities outlined in this plan were created with
an understanding that change is inevitable, and with
recognition that our community is increasingly diverse and
healthcare needs continue to grow. Looking to the future,
we will continue to adapt this plan and at the same time stay
true to our mission and core values.
We would like to thank our consultant, Margot Helphand, for
her skillful facilitation of our work sessions that culminated
in this written plan. We would also like to thank the board of
commissioners and staff who actively participated in the
planning process.
Jim Distelhorst, MD
President
Lisa Edwards, EdD
Superintendent
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