b'Health Care AccessExpand the timely use of appropriate and affordable healthAdults Reporting any kind of Health Insuranceservices to achieve the best possible health outcomes for the community. 100 %3.1 Residents with Health Insurance 80Increase the proportion of persons with health insurance Percent of Adults60Why is this important?Even though the proportion of persons with health insurance has remained relatively stable in the past decade, many are underinsured, cannot afford their40insurance, or are members of groups who are disproportionately uninsured. Lack of health insurance is associated with shorter lifespan, reduced access to preventive services, and20lack of a primary care provider.34Left with only the emergency room as a care option, the uninsured also tend to receive less follow-up care.3502005 2006 2007 2008Where we stand now:In Cheshire County and New Hampshire the proportion ofCheshire CountyNew HampshireUnited StatesTargetpersons with any kind of health care coverage has remained fairly stable over time.Cheshire Countys goal:We will have 100% of persons covered by health insurance.363.2 Births with Early Pre-Natal Care(within the First Trimester) Mother Initiated Prenatal Care Improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children 100 in First Trimester and families80Why is this important?As a community, we can work to achieve a high standard Percent of Birthsof care for all pregnant women and their babies. For the health of both mother and child60it is critical that pregnant women initiate prenatal care as soon as possible, in order to reduce the risk of perinatal illness or death.40Where we stand now: In Cheshire County the proportion of women receiving early prenatal care has been on an upward trend for more than a decade. 20Cheshire Countys goal:We will maintain the high percentage of pregnant women0receiving prenatal care in the first trimester of pregnancy.37 1997 1999 2001 2003Cheshire CountyNew HampshireUnited StatesTargetEngaging Our Community In Health3388222_CMC2.indd 35 2/1/10 12:27 PM'