About the pledge
Health First Indiana (HFI) is a state initiative created by SEA 4, legislation passed by the 2023 Indiana General Assembly that transforms public health. The legislation provides funding so counties can determine the health needs of their community and implement evidence-based programs based on prevention. HFI establishes a public health infrastructure through a state and local partnership where services are delivered at the county level.
The Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) and Indiana Chamber of Commerce have committed to supporting public health efforts throughout Indiana, calling on healthcare systems and employers across the state to pledge their support for this initiative.
The pledge is a collaboration between healthcare organizations and businesses to help Hoosiers reach their optimal health and communities thrive.
Pledge commitment
I pledge my organization will help to improve Hoosiers’ public health outcomes within the counties we serve.
I pledge my organization will act on the following goals intended to create community partnerships through collaboration and communication with our local health department(s).
- Establish ongoing dialogue with community leaders responsible for the development and execution of county HFI plan.
- Appoint an organization lead for public health that will coordinate communication and provide updates to local and state leaders.
- Discuss our organization’s health plan or other strategic plan with our local health department(s) and incorporate their feedback into future planning efforts.
- Partner and collaborate with local health department(s) to specifically address at least one of the core public health services:
- Maternal and Child Health
- Chronic Disease Prevention (obesity)
- Tobacco and Vaping Prevention and Cessation
Take action
The HFI Pledge is open on an ongoing basis. Indiana healthcare systems and employers can signal their commitment to promoting public health by signing the pledge.
Indiana Hospital Association members can take the health system pledge here.
Indiana Chamber of Commerce members can take the business pledge here.
Other organizations can take the pledge here.
Health systems resources
Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) offers resources from subject matter experts to help healthcare systems address tobacco and vaping prevention/cessation, maternal and child health, and obesity. Here are some tools to help put the pledge into action.
Maternal and Child Health
Understanding causes of infant mortality helps drive education and action to prevent these deaths.
Access Resources
Maternal and Child Health
Chronic Disease Prevention
A key step in addressing chronic disease and obesity prevention is building and maintaining a healthy community coalition that represents the whole community.
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Chronic Disease Prevention
Tobacco and Vaping Prevention and Cessation
The first step in addressing tobacco and addictive nicotine prevention is building and maintaining a tobacco-free coalition that represents the whole community.
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Tobacco and Vaping Prevention and Cessation
Organizations that have taken the pledge
| Organization Name | County | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. | Bartholomew | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| KC & Co. | Marion | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce | Kosciusko | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| Ice Miller LLP | Marion | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| Indiana University Health | Statewide | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| Hathaway Strategies | Marion | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| Lippert | Elkhart | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| Live Well Kosciusko | Kosciusko | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| The DeHayes Group | Allen | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| The LFE Group Investments & Insurance LLC | Lake | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| Marion Health | Grant | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| Hancock Health | Hancock | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| Indiana Lifestyle Medicine Network | Hamilton | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| Patricia Pearls | Statewide | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| Kimball International | Statewide | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| United Health Services | St. Joseph | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| Purdue Extension | Spencer | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| Purdue University | Statewide | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce | Bartholomew | Indiana Chamber of Commerce |
| IU Health Arnett Hospital | Tippecanoe | Indiana Hospital Association |
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital | Delaware | Indiana Hospital Association |
| IU Health Bedford Hospital | Lawrence | Indiana Hospital Association |
| IU Health Bloomington Hospital | Monroe | Indiana Hospital Association |
| IU Health Frankfort Hospital | Clinton | Indiana Hospital Association |
| IU Health Jay Hospital | Jay | Indiana Hospital Association |
| IU Health Methodist Hospital | Marion | Indiana Hospital Association |
IU Health North Hospital | Hamilton | Indiana Hospital Association |
| IU Health Paoli Hospital | Orange | Indiana Hospital Association |
| IU Health Saxony Fishers Hospital | Hamilton | Indiana Hospital Association |
| IU Health Tipton Hospital | Tipton | Indiana Hospital Association |
| IU Health West Hospital | Hendricks | Indiana Hospital Association |
| IU Health White Memorial Hospital | White | Indiana Hospital Association |
| IU Health University Hospital | Marion | Indiana Hospital Association |
| IU Health Riley Hospital | Marion | Indiana Hospital Association |
Union Hospital Terre Haute | Vigo | Indiana Hospital Association |
Union Hospital Clinton | Vermillion | Indiana Hospital Association |
Mishawaka Medical Center - Saint Joseph Health System | St. Joseph | Indiana Hospital Association |
Plymouth Medical Center - Saint Joseph Health System | St. Joseph | Indiana Hospital Association |
Sullivan County Community Hospital | Sullivan | Indiana Hospital Association |
Columbus Regional Health | Bartholomew | Indiana Hospital Association |
Goshen Health | Elkhart | Indiana Hospital Association |
Community Hospital Munster - Powers Health | Lake | Indiana Hospital Association |
St. Catherine Hospital - Powers Health | Lake | Indiana Hospital Association |
St. Mary Medical Center - Powers Health | Lake | Indiana Hospital Association |
Putnam County Hospital | Putnam | Indiana Hospital Association |
Reid Health | Wayne | Indiana Hospital Association |
Good Samaritan | Knox | Indiana Hospital Association |
Ortho Indy | Marion | Indiana Hospital Association |
Elkhart General Hospital | Elkhart | Indiana Hospital Association |
Woodlawn Hospital | Fulton | Indiana Hospital Association |
Memorial Hospital of South Bend | St. Joseph | Indiana Hospital Association |
River Bend Hospital | Tippecanoe | Indiana Hospital Association |
Pulaski Memorial Hospital | Pulaski | Indiana Hospital Association |
Hendricks Regional Health | Hendricks | Indiana Hospital Association |
Community Heart & Vascular Hospital | Marion | Indiana Hospital Association |
Community Hospital Anderson | Madison | Indiana Hospital Association |
| Community Hospital East | Marion | Indiana Hospital Association |
Community Hospital North | Marion | Indiana Hospital Association |
| Community Hospital South | Marion | Indiana Hospital Association |
| Community Howard Regional Health | Howard | Indiana Hospital Association |
Community Fairbanks Recovery Center | Marion | Indiana Hospital Association |
Riverview Health | Hamilton | Indiana Hospital Association |
Schneck Medical Center | Jackson | Indiana Hospital Association |
| Adams Memorial Hospital | Adams | Indiana Hospital Association |
| Cameron Memorial Hospital | Steuben | Indiana Hospital Association |
| Henry Community Hospital | Henry | Indiana Hospital Association |
| Greene County General Hospital | Greene | Indiana Hospital Association |
| Deaconess Cross Pointe Center | Vanderburgh | Indiana Hospital Association |
| Deaconess Gateway Hospital | Warrick | Indiana Hospital Association |
| Deaconess Midtown Hospital | Vanderburgh | Indiana Hospital Association |
| Deaconess Women’s Hospital | Warrick | Indiana Hospital Association |
| Rush Memorial. Hospital | Rush | Indiana Hospital Association |