Healthy Millcreek Coalition

Health Coordinator: Kiana Dipko

Kiana has called Utah home for 20 years and began working with Millcreek at the start of 2023. She is a graduate from BYU with a Bachelor’s in Public Health with an emphasis in Health Promotion. As Millcreek’s Health Coordinator, she oversees the efforts of the health committee and works with multiple partners to provide programs to improve the health of Millcreek residents. Kiana also has a background in non-profit work as an Operations Coordinator and Co-Director for a local chapter of Camp Kesem, an organization that helps children whose parents are impacted by cancer. In her free time, Kiana likes to cook and bake, dance, and spend time swimming and hiking.

MISSION:

We work together to create a healthier and more connected community through evidence-based strategic programs, resident engagement, and provider partnerships to lift all residents.

Strategic Priority #1: Youth Community Connection

Rationale for Selection:

Local SHARP data has shown that youth have low levels of neighborhood attachment, high risk for depressive symptoms, and favorable attitude toward antisocial behavior. Research shows that strong community connection is a large protective factor against poor mental health, substance abuse, and more health outcomes.

Strategies:

Providing support for youth to participate in positive, prosocial activities through a partnership with Spy Hop’s organization and afterschool programs to provide activities for youth in the Millcreek area.
Enhancing access that youth have to participate in activities provided by Spy Hop by partnering with afterschool programs to facilitate lessons taught by Spy Hop without youth having to go to the Spy Hop site.

Expected Change:

Decrease in youth social isolation
Increased youth prosocial skills
Decreased depression and anxiety among participating youth

Coalition Meetings: every 2^nd Thursday of every month beginning at 9am