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MAPP is: A community-wide strategic planning tool for improving public health. A method to help communities prioritize public health issues, identify resources for addressing them, and take action.

measurable improvement in the communitys health and quality of life; increased visibility of public health within the community; community advocates for public health and the local public health system. ability to effectively anticipate and manage change; and stronger public health infrastructure, partnerships and leadership. The National Vision for MAPP The values of mobilizing broad-based community partnerships, taking strategic action, and performance improvement are institutionalized through the use of MAPP in local public health systems across the U.S. resulting in:

MAPPs Origins MAPP advances the thinking behind APEXPH. The MAPP Tool was launched in 2001.

MAPP Overview

Phase 4 Identifying Strategic Issues Phase 5 Formulate Goals & Strategies Phase 6 Action Cycle Plan – Implement - Evaluate Phase 1 Org. for Success Phase 2 Visioning Phase 3 - LPHSA/NPHPS Phase 3 - FoC Phase 3 - CTSA Phase 3 – CHSA MAPP, a non-linear process Phase 3 MAPP Assessments

Paradigm Shift MAPP is a journey, not a destination. MAPP is a shift in how we think about public health activities and planning with and through our communities. MAPP is a complete, long- term, system-wide PARADIGM SHIFT.

The MAPP Paradigm Shift

Three Keys to MAPP Strategic Thinking Community Driven Process Focus on the Local Public Health System

Strategic Thinking Requires broad-scale information gathering Encourages exploration of alternatives Places emphasis on future implications of present decisions Facilitates communication and participation Accommodates divergent interests and values

Community Driven Process Mobilizing and engaging the community Action with and by the community Planning driven by the community Partnerships to strengthen the community

Local Public Health System Urban Planners

Bringing Local Initiatives Together

Benefits of MAPP Creates a healthy community and better quality of life. Increases visibility of public health. Anticipates and manages change. Creates a stronger public health infrastructure. Builds stronger partnerships. Builds public health leadership. Creates advocates for public health.

MAPP Contacts Julia Joh Elligers, MPH Senior Analyst, NACCHO (202) , Ext. 245