Public health departments have the opportunity to share a unified vision for the improvement of public health in Kentucky.

To assume a leadership role in community assessment and developing partnerships with other entities.

Managed care trends represent opportunity to expand roles in the health care arena.

Welfare reform provides the opportunity for local health departments to participate in policy decisions that will benefit individuals and communities.

Public health departments have the opportunity to develop and implement a unified educational strategy that promotes the use of preventive services.