Welcome to the Rockford Health Council
We at Rockford Health Council would like to say a special thank-you to all who participated in our Health Equity: Deepening the Dialogue event on Thursday, February 2. We look forward to the next steps as we continue our 2010 Healthy Community Study implementation plan. For more information, please contact us at info@rockfordhealth.org.
| Originally founded in 1982 as the Rockford Council for Affordable Health Care, the Rockford Health Council (RHC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote better health for the residents of north central Illinois. |
| MISSION |
| RHC exists to build and improve community health in our region, through education, action and advocacy. |
| VISION |
| RHC will be a catalyst for collaboration to assure a healthy community with access and quality care for all. |
| VALUES |
| A policy-based organization providing advocacy and education to address key community health issues, RHC comprises the collective exptertise of leaders in health care, as well as community leaders whose policies and positions are supported by empirical data and research. |
| CORE PRINCIPLES |
| • Provides a community forum where members address health issues through multi-sector collaboration. |
| • Has established focused priorities that support the mission of the organization and meet the needs of the community. |
| • Supports the priorities with well-defined goals and measurable outcomes. |
| • Has a realistic financial plan for long-term financial stability. |
