Loudoun Health Council
General Purpose
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the formation of the Loudoun Health Council at its May 2, 2006, business meeting. The Health Council held its first meeting on November 16, 2006.
The mission of the Loudoun Health Council is to develop a consensus on strategies to prepare for and respond to a major outbreak of disease; to improve the health of the community in general; to increase the value of the local health care system for the entire community; to align community resources with selected priorities for action; and to identify where resources should be concentrated. The council's bylaws are online:
Members
The Loudoun Health Council includes representatives from the health care, business, faith and non-profit communities, from health-related county government agencies, from Loudoun's town governments, and from the general public.
Meetings
All Loudoun Health Council meetings are open to the public and input from those who live or work in Loudoun County is welcomed and appreciated. The Health Council typically meets the second Thursday of every month from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E. in Leesburg. Please check the Loudoun County calendar to confirm specific meetings times and dates. Meeting minutes are online:
Loudoun Health for Life
At its September 1, 2009, business meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors endorsed the Health Council’s proposed initiative for fiscal year 2010, entitled "Loudoun Health for Life."
This wellness initiative is focused on education, awareness and community involvement in three specific areas - nutrition, exercise and prevention. The Health Council plans to facilitate both public and private partnerships in all activities.
This initiative is in alignment with the overall mission of the Health Council and will include specific and measurable awareness and outreach activities to individuals, families and employers in Loudoun County to help address key factors that impact the health of Loudoun’s citizens.
Health Council Presentation Online
The Health Council's presentation to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors in September 2007, is online.
More Information
If you are interested in learning more about the Loudoun Health Council or health issues in Loudoun County, please contact the Health Council at healthcouncil@loudoun.gov or 703-771-5829. |