State Health Improvement Plan
Under Public Act 93-0975, Illinois is required to produce a State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) every four years. SHIP must include priorities and strategies for health status and public health system improvement in Illinois, with a focus on prevention. It also must address reducing racial, ethnic, geographic, age, and socioeconomic health disparities. The plan is produced by a team of public, private and voluntary sector stakeholders appointed by the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Healthy Illinois 2021 Plan Update - PDF
Healthy Illinois 2021 State Health Improvement Plan - Implementation Progress Report - PDF
Healthy Illinois 2021 State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) - PDF
State Health Improvement Plan Meetings:
- June 15, 2021, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- September 21, 2021, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Previous SHIP Documents
2010 Illinois State Health Improvement Plan - PDF
SHIP Background Planning Documents 2009 - 2010
SHIP Team and Bylaws
2009 SHIP Assessments
- 2009 Illinois Public Health System State Assessment
- Forces of Change Assessment Results
- State Health Profile Full Assessment
- State Health Profile Summery
- Statewide Themes and Strength Assessment
2009 SHIP Assessment Findings
- Assessment Findings Synthesis
- State Health Profile Findings
- Themes and Strength Assessment Findings
- Public Health System Assessment Findings
2007 Illinois State Health Improvement Plan - PDF
This initial plan envisioned optimal physical, mental, and social well-being for all people in Illinois through a high-functioning public health system comprised of active public, private. and voluntary partners.
The plan focuses on several key system priorities and outcomes that, when achieved, will support health improvement across a wide range of health issues. In addition, the SHIP identified four priority health conditions as risk factors for a number of diseases and disabilities. Strategic, system-focused planning has resulted in a SHIP that can be embraced and implemented by all.
In developing the plan, the Illinois State Board of Health held three public hearings at: Mount Vernon, Aug. 4, 2006; Bloomington, Aug. 8, 2006; and, Chicago, Aug. 9, 2006. Testimony from these hearings and comments submitted in writing by numerous stakeholders are documented in one of the SHIP Supporting Documents.