Detroit faces urgent maternal and infant health issues, driven by racial disparities and insufficient resources that directly impact key health outcomes such as high infant mortality rates.

Goal 1

Increase positive maternal, infant, and child health outcomes

Objective 1: By December 31, 2026, expand current initiatives that improve maternal and child health, promote family engagement, and positive birth experiences.

Objective 2: By December 31, 2026, actively address health inequities and social determinants of health.

Access to healthy food in Detroit is hindered by various factors including proximity, affordability, lack of nutrition education, and prevalence of unhealthy food options all of which contribute to nutrition-related health issues and poorer health outcomes.

Goal 1

Increase equitable access to affordable, high-quality, healthy food across Detroit communities.

Objective 1: By December 31, 2026, promote awareness of citywide food distribution networks.

Goal 2

Increase community knowledge, awareness, and resources related to purchasing, preparing, and consuming healthy food.

Objective 1: By December 31, 2026, distribute educational materials to support residents in purchasing healthy food.

Detroiters face a variety of social, community, and economic barriers that disproportionately impact their ability to access high quality and affordable healthcare.

Goal 1

Reduce barriers that limit access to preventative healthcare services.

Objective 1: By December 31, 2027, increase the number of residents who can access preventative healthcare services.

Goal 2

Increase awareness and accessibility of services that improve mental and behavioral health outcomes.

Objective 1: By December 31, 2027, increase mental health services referrals.

The prevalence of chronic conditions, coupled with systemic barriers such as inadequate trust in healthcare providers and insufficient prevention and management of care, contributes to the lower life expectancy rates in Detroit.

Goal 1

Support chronic disease management related to poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and built environment.

Objective 1: By December 31, 2028, expand community partnerships between recreational pathways, the local food system and the healthcare system.

Goal 2

Increase education and access to supportive asthma services for adults and children.

Objective 1: By December 31, 2028, increase community knowledge through increased data accessibility and communication channels.