Texas Healthy Communities Assessment Indicators
| 1. PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
|
Physical
activity areas and opportunities are designated, safe, accessible, and
promoted throughout the community.
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| 2. HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS |
Healthy food
options are accessible, affordable, and promoted to all members of the community.
|
| 3. HEALTHY WORKSITES |
Worksite wellness programs are in place for most employees. |
| 4. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH |
Efforts are made to improve indoor and outdoor air quality. |
| 5. HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND ACCESS |
Healthcare sites in the community use quality improvement programs to support the prevention of chronic disease, improve maternity care, and improve access to affordable services for older adults. |
| 6. HEALTHY AGING |
The community supports healthy aging and provides resources and services for adults. |
| 7. MENTAL HEALTH |
Reduce the incidence and increase awareness of mental health and substance use issues. |
| 8. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS |
Provide access to training and information on emergency preparedness as it relates to chronic disease management. |
Communities are assigned a recognition level (honorable mention, bronze, silver and gold) based on the results of the TXHC assessment.