State Health Improvement Plan
Under Public Act 93-0975, Illinois is required to produce a State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) every four years. SHIP must include priorities and strategies for health status and public health system improvement in Illinois, with a focus on prevention. It also must address reducing racial, ethnic, geographic, age and socioeconomic health disparities. The plan is produced by a team of public, private and voluntary sector stakeholders appointed by the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
The next phase of the SHIP is implementation. For more information, visit the State Health Improvement Plan Implementation Coordination Council website.
SHIP Background Planning Documents 2009 - 2010
SHIP Team and Bylaws
2009 SHIP Assessments
- 2009 Illinois Public Health System State Assessment
- Forces of Change Assessment Results
- State Health Profile Full Assessment
- State Health Profile Summery
- Statewide Themes and Strength Assessment
2009 SHIP Assessment Findings
2007 Illinois State Health Improvement Plan - PDF
This initial plan envisions optimal physical, mental and social well-being for all people in Illinois through a high-functioning public health system comprised of active public, private and voluntary partners.
The plan focuses on several key system priorities and outcomes that, when achieved, will support health improvement across a wide range of health issues. In addition, the Plan has identified four priority health conditions as risk factors for a number of diseases and disabilities. Strategic, system-focused planning has resulted in a State Health Improvement Plan that can be embraced and implemented by all.
In developing the plan, the Illinois State Board of Health held three public hearings at: Mount Vernon, on Aug. 4, 2006; Bloomington, on Aug. 8, 2006; and, Chicago, on Aug. 9, 2006. Testimony from these hearings and comments submitted in writing by numerous stakeholders are documented in one of the SHIP Supporting Documents.
SHIP Supporting Documents
Public Health System Assessment 2007 - PDF
Forces of Change Assessment - PDF
Statewide Themes and Strengths Assessment - PDF
State Health Profile Assessment - PDF
Public Comment - PDF
