Partnership to Improve Community Health

Partnership to Improve Community Health (PICH) is a 3-year Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiative that supports implementation of evidence-based strategies to improve the health of communities and reduce the prevalence of chronic disease. The Merced County Department of Public Health in collaboration with community partners to create sustainable changes in communities where people live, learn, work, and play.

PICH Factsheet

PICH Leadership Meeting

2015, 2016 - 2017 Meeting Agendas

Meeting Agendas
September 26, 2017 PICH Leadership Team Agenda (PDF)
June 27, 2017 PICH Leadership Team Agenda (PDF)
March 14, 2017 PICH Leadership Team Agenda (PDF)
November 29, 2016 PICH Leadership Team Agenda (PDF)
August 25, 2016 PICH Leadership Team Agenda (PDF)
May 25, 2016 PICH Leadership Team Agenda (PDF)
February 17, 2016 PICH Leadership Team Agenda (PDF)
November 18, 2015 PICH Leadership Team Agenda (PDF)
August 19, 2015 PICH Leadership Team Agenda (PDF)
May 13, 2015 PICH Leadership Team Agenda (PDF)


PICH Partners' Post

2016 Partners' Posts Archive

2017 Partners' Posts

Success Stories

Year 1 Success Stories

Year 2 Success Stories

Year 3 Success Stories

PICH Infographic

PICH Infographic Sheet


PICH Evaluation Reports

Farm to Store: Bringing Local Produce to Convenience Stores in Merced County

Smoke Free Policy in Multi-Housing Complexes in Merced County

Merced PICH Tobacco-Free Campus Policy

Merced PICH Open Use in Schools