West Central Alabama Healthcare Coalition

Serving the counties of Walker, Fayette, Lamar, Pickens, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Chilton, Perry, Bibb and Tuscaloosa

Healthcare Coalition Coordinator

Lois Elliott
Office: 205-554-4511
Cell: 334-202-8428
[email protected]

Jason Esslinger (Back-up Contact Person)
Director of West Central EP Team
Office: 205-554-4539
Cell 205-650-9593
[email protected]

What is a Healthcare Coalition?

A coalition brings together diverse groups that share a common goal. By working together, coalition members can increase and expand their influence and make a stronger case for policy change among different audiences. The goal is to allow for consistency in a community’s approach to addressing health issues. The core members of a healthcare coalition are hospitals, EMS, EMA, and public health. The focus of the coalition is on the core capabilities of Health Care and Medical Readiness, Health Care and Medical Response Coordination, Continuity of Health Care Service Delivery, and Medical Surge. By working together and pooling resources, communities can be better prepared to respond to emergencies.

Resources

Below are websites with more information regarding requirements and funding opportunities.

• General Overview of Healthcare Coalitions
• Alabama Center for Emergency Preparedness
• Alabama Incident Management System
• Notice of Funding Opportunity 2024-2028

The West Central Alabama Healthcare Coalition is funded by an HHS grant through the Hospital Preparedness Program.