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
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.
- ECHD provided 3,575 vital record certificate services
- ECHD provided 1,497 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
- ECHD provided 893 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure and diabetes, and programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults
- DCHD provided 1,701 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screenings for high blood pressure and cancer
- DCHD provided 42,446 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum, home visits, health/safety and community assistance services
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): | $613,102.50 2025 East Chicago City Budget |
| County Match: | Minimum: $174,568.88 |
| 2026: | $166,655.93 2026 East Chicago City Budget |
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.
- ECHD provided 3,575 vital record certificate services
- ECHD provided 1,497 childhood lead and case management services, including testing, education, and home services
- ECHD provided 893 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screening for high blood pressure and diabetes, and programming for nutrition and physical activity for adults
- DCHD provided 1,701 chronic disease prevention and reduction services, including screenings for high blood pressure and cancer
- DCHD provided 42,446 maternal and child health services, including various prenatal and postpartum, home visits, health/safety and community assistance services
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): | $613,102.50 2025 East Chicago City Budget |
| County Match: | Minimum: $174,568.88 |
| 2026: | $166,655.93 2026 East Chicago City Budget |