Indiana State Health Improvement Plan (I-SHIP) - State of Indiana

Dear State Health Improvement Plan Reader:
The Indiana State Department of Health is pleased to present the 2011-2016 Indiana State Health
Improvement Plan. The Indiana State Health Improvement Plan was created among a
collaboration of executive committee members who represented a wide variety of organizations.
Without their diligent work and commitment this document would not exist.
Indiana‘s needed health improvement will only occur with strategic and productive interaction
with all elements that influence Hoosier health. This requires a statewide systematic and
consistent approach that creates a dynamic network of health promotion, measured outcomes,
and improved delivery of critical services.
All parties interested in public health are encouraged and challenged to review this document and
determine your role in the future of moving public health forward in Indiana. There are
numerous challenges and opportunities for every entity to play a critical role: hospitals, health
departments, nonprofits, universities, food establishments, surgery centers, etc.
The goals, objectives and activities contained in the Indiana State Health Improvement Plan are
geared toward improving the lives of all Indiana residents. This plan will be implemented and
evaluated over the next five years. Successful implementation can only occur through
collaboration among individuals, public, private, governmental, and nonprofit organizations.
The Indiana State Department of Health is confident that with strong and committed partners, the
Indiana State Health Improvement Plan will move forward in a successful manner.
Sincerely,
Gregory N. Larkin, MD, FAAFP, FACOEM
State Health Commissioner