Health District Presents
Strategic Health Plan at National Conference

August 13, 2004

La Marque – The Galveston County Health District’s Strategic Health Plan was recently presented to attendees of the National Association of Local Boards of Health at its conference recently held in Denver Colorado.

Representing the District was Mary Anne Holcomb, Secretary and Treasurer of the Galveston County United Board of Health. Ms. Holcomb also serves on the Kemah City Council. Dr. Mark Guidry, Galveston County Health Authority also assisted in the presentation along with Brian Rutherford the District’s Health Planner.

The Strategic Health Plan was selected by conference planners to be presented due to its innovative approach towards addressing a community’s health needs. During the presentation the local representatives outlined the steps taken in the development of the plan, and the priorities and goals that were adopted as a result.

“As a member of the United Board of Health I am excited to share this information with others interested in developing healthy communities,” says Holcomb. “Health District staff, board members, and the community assisted greatly in the development of this plan that will help us in addressing some of the most important issues facing our community’s health”

The plan was received well and many comments offered that it would be very beneficial for other health districts and departments to embark on a similar planning process.

Dr. Mark Guidry stated, “I am very proud to represent the District and share this important tool with others, but most of all I am proud of the coordinated, behind-the-scenes work of many Health District employees who supported this important effort every step of the way and made it a reality.”

The District’s Strategic Health Plan can be found at: www.gchd.org.