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Health First Indiana is an initiative created by Senate Enrolled Act 4, legislation passed by the 2023 Indiana General Assembly that transforms public health. The legislation provides funding so counties can determine the health needs of their community and implement evidence-based programs focused on prevention. Health First Indiana establishes a public health infrastructure through a state and local partnership where services are delivered at the county level. Counties decide whether to opt-in to the new funding and providing the core public health services, including trauma and injury prevention, chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health and more.

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Quick Facts about Health First Indiana

  • $75 million in fiscal year 2024, $150 million in fiscal year 2025
  • Investment in prevention leads to healthier communities and workforce, which attracts businesses and benefits the economy
  • Brings together local elected officials, public health, clinical health and community partners
  • Partnerships allow us to identify gaps and reduce duplication to ensure the efficient delivery of services.
  • Benefits rural communities that often have fewer resources, such as free health screenings and connection to care

Process for Counties to Opt-in

  • County Commissioner’s vote to opt-in, County Council approves the budget
  • Opt-in deadline is September 1
  • If a county does not opt-in the first year, they can opt-in in any future fiscal years
  • Counties may also vote to withdraw their opt-in in future years

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Tobacco Prevention and Cessation

Tobacco and Vaping Prevention and Cessation

School Health Liaison

School Health Liaison

Health-Related Areas during Emergencies/Disasters

Health-Related Areas during Emergencies/Disasters

Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease Prevention

Food Protection

Food Protection

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

Lead Case Management and Risk Assessment

immunization

Immunizations

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Trauma and Injury Prevention

Access to and Linkage to Clinical Care

Access to and Linkage to Clinical Care

Infectious Disease Surveillance and Prevention

Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention and Case Management

Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention and Case Management

vital records

Vital Records

Fatality Review

Fatality Review

Maternal and Child Health

Maternal and Child Health

Environmental Public Health

Environmental Public Health

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