Mission
To identify and address the community's health and well-being by
creating a network based on collaboration, coordination and
partnering to improve the overall health of Linn County, Iowa.
Vision
A healthier community in which the well being of all who live,
learn and work in Linn County is promoted and protected.
Philosophy
We believe that a healthier community is one in which all citizens
play an active role in decisions that affect the health education
and employment status of themselves and their neighbors, where
those who are in need of assistance receive the support they
require, and where the culture of the community promotes physical,
emotional, social, mental, and spiritual wellness.
History
Healthy Linn Care Network (HLCN)
was founded in 1989 with the goal of building partnerships to
improve the health and well being of citizens in Linn County. Over
100 organizations joined together to conduct the Community Health
Assessment in the mid-90’s. Since that time, HLCN has
published two Community Health Plans (click on the link above to
access the most recent Health Plan) - one in 1999 and, most
recently, 2005. Charged with developing and maintaining
collaborative networks among health care providers, businesses and
community agencies, HLCN uses the Community Health Plan to identify
and meet the wellness needs of all those who live, learn and work
in Linn County.
Organization
An Executive Committee, consisting
of John Brandt (Linn County Community Services), Shirley Holtey
(St. Luke’s Hospital), Sister Susan O'Connor (Mercy Medical
Center), Keith Erickson (Linn County Public Health) and Janet Ervin
(Visiting Nurses Association) governs Healthy Linn Care Network. An
Advisory Committee meets quarterly to support and advise HLCN staff
as they implement strategies from the Community Health Plan,
proactively address trends in health issues, and coordinate
planning efforts.
The Advisory Committee consists of representatives from the
following agencies:
Aging
Services, Inc.
American Red Cross-Grant Wood Area Chapter
Cedar Rapids Community School District
Cedar Rapids Medical Education Foundation
Coe
College
Department of Corrections
Department of Human Services
Farm Bureau
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
(HACAP)
Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Inter-Religious Council of Linn County
Jane Boyd Community House
Linn County Board of
Health
Linn County Community Services
Linn County Medical Society
Linn County Public Health Department
Mercy Medical Center
Mount Mercy College
St.Luke's Hospital
United Way of East Central Iowa
University of Iowa-College of Public Health
Visiting Nurses Association
YMCA
To have your
agency/organization represented on the advisory committee, click
HERE