Healthy Acadia

“Upon completion of the form 990 a draft copy is submitted to the board of directors for review/discussion. The board then votes to authorize filing of the form, the vote is documented in the meeting minutes.”

“All new employees are given a copy of the conflict of interest policy as part of the orientation package and asked to complete the conflict of interest disclosure certification and return it to the finance director who retains a copy. Annually the conflict of interest policy is reviewed at a full staff meeting and a board meeting. Certifications are completed at this annual review and are maintained by the finance director. Also consultants are asked to complete a certification if one is deemed necessary.”

“Market survey information is obtained from various sources (apha, mpha, columbia books and association trends) analysed in conjunction with the status of the organization's growth and the incumbent's performance, and then a recommendation is presented to the board for approval.”

“Market survey information is obtained from various sources (apha, mpha, columbia books and association trends) analysed in conjunction with the status of the organization's growth and the incumbent's performance, and then a recommendation is presented to the board for approval, with the exception that recommendations are evaluated, approved and administered by the executive director. The board approves the executive director's decisions regarding compensation changes as part of the annual budget review process.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are maintained in the office and are available to the public during standard business hours.”

“Mini grant programs this area of programming, funded by private foundation, state and federal grants, includes initiatives to support people of all ages to live free of substance misuse and substance use disorder, and to support individuals throughout their recovery journey. Program activities include dissemination of educational materials; hosting educational classes, training and professional development for health providers, educators and students, business owners and employees, strengthening linkages between primary care providers, health systems, community based organizations and health resources, and facilitating direct access to recovery services. These activities are coordinated by staff with training and education in community health. Some activities are carried out with the support of subcontract partners, consultants and volunteers working together in collaborative, community-based efforts. This work covers the geographic area of hancock and washington counties, me, with limited engagement in a broader eight county region.”

“Food and nutrition this area of programming, funded by private foundation, state and federal grants, includes initiatives to ensure that all people have access to nutritious, affordable food, and to make the healthy choice the easy choice. Program activities include linking growers with food security organizations through a comprehensive gleaning initiative; supporting food system and nutrition curriculum integration through gardens, greenhouses and community food literacy; and partnering with rural general stores, hospitals, and other food providers to increase the accessibility of healthy food options throughout hancock and washington counties, maine. These programs address hunger and promote food security and nutrition education. Populations of focus include seniors, youth from 0-18 years of age, parents, those experiencing low-income, and those eligible for supplemental nutrition assistance through the supplemental nutrition assistance education program. These activities are coordinated by staff with training and education in community health.”

“Health promotion and management this area of programming, funded by private foundation, state and federal grants, includes initiatives to improve community supports across a wide range of health needs including cancer patient navigation, stress reduction, diabetes prevention programming, chronic disease and pain self- management and to barrier removal for an assortment of health challenges. Programing focuses on disease prevention, management, and access to treatment, including for those at-risk of, or suffering from, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, stroke, heart disease, and more. Activities include the dissemination of educational materials; hosting educational classes, training and professional development for health providers, educators and students, business owners and employees, strengthening linkages between primary care providers, health systems, community based organizations and health resources. These activities are coordinated by staff with training and education in community health. This work covers the geographic area of hancock and washington counties, me.”