Chisago County MN                    

1. Prevent obesity and illegal use/abuse of tobacco and drugs
2. Increase awareness and efforts to manage chronic disease including but not limited to cancer and diabetes
3. Increase Public Health visibility and awareness of what the Public Health Division is and does
4. Advocate for policy changes to serve underinsured and non-insured            
   

Source: Chisago County Community Health Assessment                                        

Washington County                   

1. Obesity in children and adults due to poor nutrition and physical inactivity                    
2. Undiagnosed and untreated mental health problems among children and adults due to stigma and inaccessible resources   
3. Premature death and disability from chronic diseases due to unhealthy lifestyles and delayed detection of medical conditions                    
4. Impaired groundwater and surface water quality due to improper use and disposal of pollutants                    
5. Limited ability of communities to respond to and recover from emergencies due to gaps in planning and training activities                
   
6. Illegal use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs among youth and adults                    
7. Unmet physical, mental, and social needs of the aging population due to limited resources/services and inadequate personal planning                    
8. Risk of abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults due to inadequate parenting, caregiver support and resources               
   
9. Improper waste management due to inadequate information, incentives, alternatives or regulations                    
10. Residents unable to access appropriate health resources and day care due to cultural and socio-economic barriers           
    
11. Inappropriate risk behaviors by adolescents and young adults due to inadequate and inconsistent family and community support for healthy youth development                    
12. Reduced physical, mental, and economic health for residents due to limited access to transportation                    

                    
Source: Washington County Community Health Assessment                    
                    

Pierce County WI                   

1. Access to Health Care; including medical, dental, and mental health services                    
2. Overweight and Obesity due to lack of physical activity and inadequate fruit and vegetable intake                    
3. Alcohol Issues related to Underage Drinking and Binge Drinking                    

                    
Source: Pierce County Community Health Improvement Plan                    
                    

Polk County WI                    

1. Physical Activity                    
2. Adequate, Appropriate, & Safe Food and Nutrition
   
3. Unhealthy Alcohol and Drug Use
4. Tobacco Use and Exposure
5. Mental Health                                
   

                    
Source: Polk County Community Health Improvement Plan                    
                    

St. Croix County WI                    

1. Access to Primary and Preventive Health Services                     
2. Overweight, Obesity, and Lack of Physical Activity                    
3. Adequate and Appropriate Nutrition                   
   
4. Alcohol and Other Substance Use and Addiction                    
5. Tobacco Use and Exposure                                
   

                    
Source: St Croix County Community Health Improvement Plan