Title: Cheryl Utter Awarded 2005 James R. Kimmey Award for Excellence in Health Planning Practice

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Section/SPIG: Community Health Planning and Policy Development

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Cheryl Utter, MS, MBA, manager of health program administration at the Monroe County Department of Health in New York, was nominated for her work in influencing and shaping useful Community Health Assessments in New York State. She is recognized for her ability to bring diverse groups together to work on a common purpose. Cheryl is active with the Health Action Committee in Monroe County, N.Y., and in local-state workgroups that advise on Community Health Assessment and Performance Management Workgroups. The Report Cards by the Health Action Committee in Monroe County is identified an example of good Community Health Assessment Practice.