Climate Change Data

Comanche County Health Department

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015-2021)

Reporting Period: 2015-2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Mental Health
  • Obesity
  • Substance Abuse
  • Violence and Crime
  • Poverty
  • Childhood Obesity
  • Food Insecurity
  • Health Equity

Social Achievements

  • Launched Fourth Grade Wellness Initiative to address childhood obesity, collecting BMI data and health behavior surveys from three elementary schools.
  • Developed community partnerships to address mental health, substance abuse, violence, and poverty.
  • Implemented Bridges Out of Poverty workshops.
  • Provided testing and vaccinations for COVID-19 through Points of Distribution (PODs).

Governance Achievements

  • Used the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) model for community health assessment.
  • Developed a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) to address priority health concerns.
  • Engaged in stakeholder meetings and surveys to gather community input.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve health equity for all residents of Comanche County.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Address mental health, substance abuse, violence, and poverty through community-based programs.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce childhood obesity through the Fourth Grade Wellness Initiative.

Environmental Challenges

  • High rates of mental illness, obesity, substance abuse, violence, and poverty.
  • High infant mortality rate, particularly among Black infants.
  • High teen pregnancy rate.
  • Limited access to healthcare, especially in rural areas.
  • High rates of smoking and alcohol abuse.
  • Childhood obesity.
  • Food deserts in low-income neighborhoods.
  • COVID-19 pandemic and its disproportionate impact on minority communities.
  • Vaccine hesitancy among school staff.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed workgroups to address each priority area.
  • Implemented community-based programs and initiatives.
  • Provided funding for housing rehabilitation and homeless services.
  • Partnered with various organizations and agencies.
  • Provided testing and vaccinations for COVID-19.
  • Offered virtual learning as an option for schools.
  • Prioritized school staff for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: MAPP