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A state investment in local public health
See Our Progress
Health First Indiana (HFI) is an investment in prevention that will lead to healthier communities. HFI initiatives cover several public health core service areas, such as maternal and child health, trauma and injury and lead exposure. Local health departments share information every June and December on several measures to show the momentum underway as HFI grows across the state.
These data provide vital information for local health departments to share ideas and establish partnerships for enhanced core public health service delivery. In addition, every member of the Indiana Hospital Association has taken a pledge to support HFI. Many Indiana businesses and organizations are also taking the pledge.
View the survey data to see how Health First Indiana is improving core public health service delivery across the state, or take the pledge to help Indiana communities thrive.
Core Service Progress Measures
Health First Indiana establishes a public health infrastructure through a state and local partnership where services are delivered at the local level.
Key performance indicators will be tracked for each of these core public health services.
Tobacco and Vaping Prevention and Cessation
The first step in addressing tobacco and addictive nicotine prevention is building and maintaining a tobacco-free coalition that represents the whole community.
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Maternal and Child Health
Understanding causes of infant mortality helps drive education and action to prevent these deaths.
Read MoreMaternal and Child Health
Trauma and Injury Prevention
Identifying a leading cause of injury allows effective planning and prevention of those injuries and potential deaths.
Read MoreTrauma and Injury Prevention
Access to and Linkage to Clinical Care
Access to public health services in all counties will enhance the health and well-being of all Hoosiers, reduce disease, and improve health outcomes.
Read MoreAccess to and Linkage to Clinical Care
Chronic Disease Prevention
A key step in addressing chronic disease and obesity prevention is building and maintaining a healthy community coalition that represents the whole community.
Read MoreChronic Disease Prevention
Lead Case Management
There is no safe level of lead for children and the developmental and neurological damage caused by lead exposure during childhood will last a lifetime.
Read MoreLead Case Management
Your Community Info
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Health First Indiana in Your Community
County Health Scorecard
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County level data visualizations that show where your county ranks across a wide range of health metrics.
Public Health in Action
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Indiana has 95 local health departments across the state focused on improving Hoosier health and safety.