Overview
Formed by Resolution 2023-09, the Community Health Needs Standing Committee, now known as the Community Health Action Team, supports the development and implementation of actions related to identified health needs as well as the consideration of future opportunities for community partnerships, programming, and other initiatives to build and sustain a culture of health action in Lakewood. The Committee is composed of seven core members, with additional stakeholder organizations participating as necessary.
Duties of the Committee:
- To advise and recommend actions to Council, the Mayor, and other public and private entities related to health needs within the City;
- To promote the general improvement of partnerships, programs, and other initiatives related to health needs within the City; and
- To encourage education and investment in health needs and to identify opportunities for action;
Core Membership
- Department of Planning & Development
- Department of Human Services
- Healthy Lakewood Foundation
- Three Arches Foundation
- City Council
- Lakewood City Schools – Community and District Activities
- Lakewood City Schools – Student Services
