In July 2013, the State of New Hampshire established 13 Regional Public Health Networks (RPHN) to align multiple public health priorities into one integrated system. The purpose of the RPHNs is to integrate multiple public health initiatives and services into a common network of community stakeholders, and coordinate the development and implementation of a range of community and public health improvement activities.
The Strafford County Public Health Network is based out of Goodwin Community Health and is representative of the following municipalities: Dover, Rochester, Durham, Somersworth, Barrington, Farmington, Milton, Lee, Strafford, New Durham, Rollinsford, Middleton, Madbury, and the University of New Hampshire.
Our Mission
To improve the health, wellness, and quality of life for all individuals in Strafford County.
Our Vision
Vibrant, healthy, and productive communities which value health and wellness with thriving and prosperous citizens.
What We Do
The Regional Public Health Networks were established to ensure coordinated and comprehensive delivery of essential public health services. Thirteen agencies are funded by NH Department of Health and Human Services to convene, coordinate, and facilitate an ongoing network of partners to address regional public health needs.
Visit the New Hampshire Regional Public Health Network site for more information
How To Get Involved
Whether you are a business owner, a parent, youth or anyone interested in improving the communities of Strafford County, we are ready to work with you.
Click here to learn how to get more involved in public health.
Organizational Structure
How our Public Health Network operates
Public Health Advisory Council
Established by the Regional Public Health Network, the Public Health Advisory Council (PHAC) represents the communities of Strafford County and advises the Regional Public Health Network. The PHAC is comprised of individuals, organizations, governments, businesses and non-profits that are involved in promoting the health and safety of Strafford County residents. Network group will convene twice a year.
The role of the PHAC is to:
- Identify regional public health priorities based on assessments of community health
- Help guide and assure the implementation of programs, practices and policies that are evidence-based to meet improved health outcomes
- Advance the coordination of services among partners
Public Health Advisory Council Executive Committee (PHAC)
Members of PHAC Executive Council are residents of or are employed in the Strafford County area and reflect the geographical and organizational diversity of the full PHAC.
PHAC executive members meet quarterly to provide leadership and guidance to SCPHN staff who are working to implement our 3-year Community Health Improvement Plan or CHIP, which the Executive Council helps to create.
Current PHAC Executive Board Members:
Michelle Hanson- Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (Chair)
Scottlyn Schuler - Transformative Healthcare (Vice-Chair)
Chris Kozak - Community Partners
Nick Toumpas - Granite United Way, Greater Seacoast Region
Anne Grassie - Rochester Child Care
Carrie Conway - Strafford County Drug Court
Lara Willard - Greater Seacoast Community Health
John Burns - SOS Recovery Community Organization
Steve Pappajohn - Dover Teen Center
Nathan Gagne - Restoration Church
Kelly Bower - IBM, Flight Coffee Co
Pete Hanson - Turbocam International
William Harbron - Dover School District
Kerry Norton - Hope on Haven Hill
Nancy O'Connor - Strafford Regional Planning Commission
Staff
Lara Willard
Chief Strategy Officer
Public Health Network Director
LWillard@GoodwinCH.org
(603) 516 2558
Ashley Wright, MS, CPS
Public Health Network Manager
AWright@GoodwinCH.org
(603) 994 6357
Cora Long
Substance Misuse Prevention Coordinator
CLong@GoodwinCH.org
(603) 994 6340 x2316
Sierra Bickford, CHW
Community Health Worker
SBickford@GoodwinCH.org
603-749-2346 x2533
Mary Kerr
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
mkerr@transformativehc.com
(603) 321 8145
Julie Irwin
Volunteer Coordinator
jirwinmrc@gmail.com
Scottlyn Schuler
COVID Incident Command
SSchuler@transformativehc.com
Supporters
Community Health Improvement Plan
We are pleased to announce that a new edition of our County Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) has been finalized for the public!
To access our new CHIP please click here.