Objective 2.2.1 Update (December 2015) – The new 2.2.1 objective reads as follows “Assess, identify gaps, and define data sets and policies to contribute to access to health care services by June 30, 2016. In December 2015, BCPHD established a subcommittee to address access to care through the Butte County Health Collaborative. BCPHD has presented updated access to care data to partners. The committee plans to administer surveys and conduct focus groups in Spring 2015 to medical providers, administrators, and community members.

Strategy 2.2.1.1 - Conduct an environmental scan and use the data to identify and address health disparities, especially disparities related to race/ethnicity, age, gender/gender identity, disability, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics historically linked to discrimination or exclusion.
Strategy 2.2.1.1 Update (December 2015) – The revised strategy to reflect the access to care objective reads as follows “Conduct an assessment – using secondary data, surveys, and focus groups – to identify which barriers are impacting the community, especially barriers as they relate to socioeconomic status and rurality by March 2016.

Strategy 2.2.1.2 - Identify public policies that address social conditions impacting health and aid in closing the health status gap by XX.
Strategy 2.2.1.2 Update (December 2015) – The revised strategy to reflect the access to care objective reads as follows “Use results from the assessments to implement strategies for improving access to health care services by December 2016.

Strategy 2.2.1.3 - Enhance our public health communications internally and externally (i.e. providing culturally competent materials, etc.).
Strategy 2.2.1.3 Update (December 2015) – The revised strategy to reflect the access to care objective reads as follows “Identify laws and policies that impact access to health care services in the community by March 2016.

Strategy 2.2.1.4 - Inform the community of health disparities through expanded media campaigns (print, TV, internet and social media).
Strategy 2.2.1.4 Update (December 2015) – This strategy has been removed.