Chronic Disease Prevention and Reduction
Increase the average age of death related to heart disease from 73 years (2019-2023) to 75 years by 2030 (2026-2030)
| Average age of death due to heart disease | |
|---|---|
| 2017-2021 | 71.6 |
| 2018-2022 | 73.4 |
| 2019-2023 | 73.0 |
Maternal and Child Health
Decrease the rate of mothers not receiving early prenatal care from 35.9% in 2023 to 33% in 2028
| No early prenatal care | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 36.4% |
| 2022 | 37.0% |
| 2023 | 35.9% |
Child and Adult Immunizations
Increase the rate of children under 3 completing the recommended vaccine series from 52.9% (Q4 2024) to 56% in 2029.
| Childhood immunization series completion | |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 33.2% |
| 2024 | 52.9% |
Data pulled Q4 yearly
- ECHD conducted 676 chronic disease screenings and referrals including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and cancer screenings
- ECHD provided 428 maternal and child health services including prenatal vitamins, safe sleep education, and breastfeeding education and support
- ECHD administered immunizations to 1,236 individuals including adults and children
- ECHD provided 1,405 childhood lead screening and case management services including blood lead level testing and home risk assessments
- ECHD provided 373 student health services including tobacco and vaping prevention education
FUNDING FOR 2026: $166,655.94
Funding Per Capita: $6.32
| 2023: | $54,115.70 (Legacy amount from Local Health Maintenance fund/Trust) |
| 2024: | $404,232.55 | 2024 East Chicago City Budget 2024 Financial Report |
| County Match: | Average of county tax levy-related funds distributed to the LHD in the preceding three years (2021, 2022, 2023). | |
| 2025 (Opt In): | $613,102.502025 East Chicago City Budget |
| County Match: | Minimum: $174,568.88 |
| 2026: | $166,655.93 2026 East Chicago City Budget |
| St. Catherine’s Hospital | HealthLinc | 219 Health Network |
| School City of East Chicago | East Chicago Health Department |
East Chicago Health Department hosted a back-to-school health fair. The event included over 25 vendors that provided school supplies, school physicals, health screenings and resources for children. More than 200 participants attended the event. One of the vendors, 219 Health Network, identified two people with high blood pressure. These people were connected to follow-up services
The back-to-school health fair was hosted in partnership with HealthLinc, 219 Health Network, St. Catherine Hospital, Foundations of East Chicago, School City of East Chicago, Multicultural Wellness Network, East Chicago Public Library, Legacy Foundation, Geminus Corp, Regional Health Systems Mental Health, East Chicago Fire Department, East Chicago Police Department, Cline Avenue Bridge, East Chicago Marina and WIC.
