Task Forces & Initiatives
Task Forces
Healthy Adams County maintains many task forces, coalitions and committees under its umbrella that address the priority health and human service needs in our community. Many of the groups were formed as a direct result of needs identified through Community Health Needs Assessments that have occurred almost every three years in our county since 1996.
Find our complete Task Force and Committee meeting schedule here.
Adams County Women’s Cancer Coalition
Contact:
Toni Fitzgerald
717-339-2657
tfitzgerald@wellspan.org
Mission:
The mission of the Adams County Women’s Cancer Coalition is to provide education and increase access to screening and treatment for female cancers.
Adams County Food Policy Council
Contact:
Kathy Gaskin
717-337-4137
kgaskin@wellspan.org
Mission:
In the interest of health and sustainability, The Adams County Food Policy Council promotes the integration of the individual, community, the economy, and the environment. We engage with businesses, institutions, social service agencies, community members, the agricultural sector, and government to develop food policy and take action.
To view the Adams County Local Foods Resource Guide and other information about the Adams County Food Policy Council please visit https://www.adamsfoodpolicy.org/.
Behavioral Health Task Force & Suicide Prevention Sub-Committee
Contact:
Julie Falk
juliafalkphd@gmail.com
Mission:
The mission of the Behavioral Health Task Force of Adams County is to encourage an environment, which promotes the improvement of mental and behavioral health and quality of life through a community lead process.
Click here to view the Adams County Mental and Behavioral Health Providers resource guide
Children's Health & Nutrition Task Force
Contact:
Rayna Cooper
rdrakcip@gmail.com
Etta Saltos
ettanick@msn.com
Mission:
Support environmental change to positively impact children’s health and nutritional status in Adams County through providing advocacy, education and resources.
Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Task Force
Contact:
Jamie Bonser
717-637-2125
jbonser@ywcahanover.org
Savannah Loder
sloder@adamscountypa.gov
Mission:
To reduce the incidence of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Adams County by raising awareness, educating the public, prevention, and collaboration.
End of Life Committee
Contact:
Martha Wolf
marthawolf@centurylink.net
Linda Thompson
717-334-9296
lthomp@acofa.org
Mission:
Help the Adams County community prepare through life for end of life.
Click here to view the End of Life Care Information & Resource Booklet
Health Literacy Task Force
Contact:
Lisa McDannell
717-338-3232
lmcdannell@wellspan.org
Kathy Gaskin
717-337-4137
kgaskin@wellspan.org
Mission:
Incorporate health literacy in all health management systems to improve health services, raise public awareness about the importance of health literacy and empower patients to be active in their health care.
Latino Services Task Force
Contact:
Yeimi Gagliardi
717-337-4264, ext. 6
ygagliardi@wellspan.org
Mission:
The Latino Services Task Force of Adams County is a community forum for addressing problems affecting the health and quality of life of the Latino Community.
Physical Fitness Task Force
Contact:
Betsy Meyer
ejmeyer99@hotmail.com
Mission:
To mobilize and lead a united effort to improve the health of individuals in Adams County through increased physical activity.
Walking Routes of Adams County
Click here to view the Adams County Walking Routes listing developed by the Task Force
Other Initiatives
Community Wellness Connections (CWC)
Community Wellness Connections is a volunteer partnership between community organizations in Adams County, Pennsylvania, that are committed to health and wellness focusing on mind, body, spirit and community.
To learn more about Community Wellness Connections please visit www.adamswellness.org.
Healthy Adams County
424 S. Washington St.
Gettysburg, PA
(717) 337-4137
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