Adamrivers Jan 22 2022 at 11:02AM on page 5 Suggestion This is a really important metric. Pocket parks with playgrounds could do a lot for this. replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 11:23AM on page 3 Suggestion Add the following sentence to strategy 4. "The City will partner with dental clinics and community organizations to help develop and provide accurate and culturally-appropriate information in multiple languages." replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 11:20AM on page 1 Suggestion Please add “literacy/education level” here as a barrier to the last sentence in the introduction. replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 11:19AM on page 2 Suggestion Consider adding "immigrant neighbors" to “What’s at Stake”. Should look like: "Through the ImagineGNV plan, the City will focus on creating equitable access and experiences with respect to healthcare, food, exercise, fitness, and recreation, all with a more conscious and deliberate focus to improve the lives of those most in need, including neighbors of color, low-income neighbors, immigrant neighbors, and neighbors experiencing homelessness." replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 11:13AM on page 4 Add the phrase "in multiple languages." to strategy 2's subtitle. Should look like: "Increase neighbors’ access to health-promoting, culturally relevant, and affordable food in multiple languages." replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 11:11AM on page 8 Suggestion Consider adding a point C with the following: "Ensure that any emergency response experts dispatched are provided training on using a language line in order to best serve immigrant neighbors who have limited English proficiency." replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 11:10AM on page 8 Suggestion Add "in multiple languages" to Strategy 1a. Should look like: "For neighbors: resources in multiple languages needed to navigate insurance providers, obtain food, shelter, social and mental health support for those affected are provided in multiple languages." replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 11:07AM on page 8 Suggestion Add "immigrant neighbors" to Outcome 4 description. Should look like: "Due to existing disparities in knowledge and resources, low-income neighbors, immigrant neighbors, and neighbors of color face greater risk from hazards at home and occupationally. Gainesville Fire & Rescue will ensure that all neighbors, regardless of their identities, are able to live safely and free of hazards." replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 11:06AM on page 5 Suggestion Add the phrase "diverse community organizations" to strategy 3a. Should look like "Form partnerships with diverse community organizations or worksites, such as employers, health care facilities, and schools, to encourage healthy foods and beverages." replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 11:04AM on page 5 Suggestion Add the phrase "in multiple languages" to strategy 2f. Should look like: "Encourage farmers' markets and other healthy food retailers to accept federal nutrition programs such as WIC and SNAP (food stamps) and encourage information distribution in multiple languages via City offices and website." replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 11:01AM on page 4 Suggestion Add “by race/ethnicity” to all indicators. Ex: "Percent of Neighbors by race/ethnicity that can access a grocery store within ½ mile and 1 mile of their home. " replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 10:44AM on page 3 Consider adding a Strategy 9 with the following: "Support trusted community organizations working with immigrant groups and city initiatives such as the Gainesville Immigrant Inclusion (GINI) Initiative to advocate for immigrant minority groups and help expand language access across health care delivery sites." replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 10:43AM on page 3 Consider adding a point iii. with the following: "Collaborating with trusted community organizations and city initiatives such as the Gainesville Immigrant Inclusion (GINI) Initiative to create equitable access to health care for all." replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 10:42AM on page 3 Suggestion Add to the following phrases to strategy 5b. "and work with trusted community organization such as the Rural Women’s Health Project" and "to diverse groups throughout the city." It should look like: "Utilize Community Health Workers and work with trusted community organizations such as the Rural Women’s Health Project to improve healthcare access, by conducting effective community outreach to diverse groups throughout the city. replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 10:38AM on page 3 Suggestion Add this phrase to strategy 4. "in multiple languages". Should look like: "Launch a messaging campaign in multiple languages that informs neighbors about the importance and opportunities to access dental health services." replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 10:22AM on page 3 Suggestion Add this phrase to strategy 3. "for vulnerable communities including those who speak other languages." Should look like: "The City will partner with trusted community organizations and direct service providers, including mental healthcare clinics, to strengthen messaging for vulnerable communities including those who speak other languages." replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 10:19AM on page 3 Suggestion Consider adding "including those who speak other languages." to point C. Should look like: "City will promote information about Dental Care access to individuals who may be without, including those who speak other languages." replies
ruralwomens_healthproject Nov 22 2021 at 10:15AM on page 1 Suggestion -Consider adding the following to the end of the introduction about immigrants in Gainesville (data from New Economy Report, Oct. 2021. link) “With immigrants contributing 1/4 of the population growth in Gainesville and currently making up 11.3% of the total population, it is imperative the city make greater efforts in providing equitable access to care for minority groups who experience these barriers. Only 13% of immigrants in the city receive Medicare or Medicaid, compared with 25% of US born Gainesville residents in 2019 as reported by the New American Economy, October 2021. In addition, 43.1% of immigrants in the city are not eligible to become a naturalized citizen making it difficult to access social services or receive any form of health care coverages.” replies
LP Brown Oct 27 2021 at 10:34AM on page 1 Does this need a qualifier, East Gainesville neighbors or Black neighbors...? replies
dnblumberg Oct 15 2021 at 9:01AM on page 2 Suggestion please explain in common english terms what is meant by the City's water purveyor? Isn't the City using GRU for water? If so, just say that. replies
Debra Neill-Mareci Oct 7 2021 at 2:22PM on page 2 Suggestion Would like to see a map for the lower income areas who have the least availability for transportation. Would like to see websites - well publicized- on clinics for physical and mental health in the lower income areas where there are few services and little or no insurance. The combination of lacking transportation, insurance or monies for health care, and lack of basic knowledge is very detrimental to our low/middle income citizens. replies
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