Overview

The Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) began its strategic planning process in 2010 with an environmental scan, a retreat, and a final report presented to the Executive Council. Subsequent to adoption of the final plan, IPHA will move forward with a strong implementation and evaluation approach.

A number of tools were used to conduct the environmental scan:

2010 Membership Online Survey (April 2010)
Resource Development Plan (July 2010)
Strategic Planning Participant Survey Results (Summary) (September 2010)
Key Informant Survey Results (September 2010)
Strategic Planning Retreat Discussion (September 2010)

Results of the scan generated a number of themes: tough current financial times; opportunities for IPHA in health care reform, advocacy and continuing education; the need for increased member engagement; the need to demonstrate cost-effectiveness of public health and prevention (white paper); the importance of focusing on a few priorities.

On September 23, 2010, twenty-nine representatives of IPHA leadership met to develop a preliminary strategic plan. As a result of that meeting, the mission was revised, a vision was identified, and focus areas were characterized.

Mission: Lead and advance public health practice in Illinois.

Vision: Wellness and health equity.

Focus areas: Public health system improvement; policy; membership and organizational capacity.

Subsequent to the retreat, the IPHA Executive Council proposed and approved an IPHA internal vision statement:

The Illinois Public Health Association strives to build a high performing sustainable, well-funded public health system in all areas of Illinois that:

Prioritizes primary prevention,
Ensures the health and safety of the public,
Is served by a diverse and professional workforce,
Advocates for and articulates the fundamental value of public health.

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