Western North Carolina Fall Prevention Coalition (WNCFPC)
Counties: Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania
Interested in learning more or being a member of the WNCFPC?
Attend our virtual 2021 Quarterly Coalition Meetings:
- March 3rd, 2021, 8:30am-10am (virtual)
- Click HERE for Minutes and Meeting Materials
- June 2nd, 2021, 8:30am-10am (virtual)
- September 1st, 2021, 8:30am-10am (virtual)
- December 1st, 2021, 8:30am-10am (virtual)
Join via Zoom: https://unca-edu.zoom.us/j/96545110958?pwd=SEpQN2RpZythaDBQMTBjMngzSmh0UT09
History/ Mission/Vision
*Currently WNCFPC is in a period of transition and growth. Our History, Mission, and Vision statements are currently under revision to be more inclusive and representative of the communities we serve and the actions we are seeking to take.
History: Under Revision
Mission: “The Western North Carolina Fall Prevention Coalition (WNCFPC) strives to provide communities with collaborative resources, meetings, educational events and activities, and a resource list of local providers and services with the common goal of decreasing fall related injuries in WNC. The coalition also aims to grow our fall prevention impact by encouraging local communities to organize regional resources with the guidance of our WNCFPC.” (Under Revision)
Vision: Under Revision
Goals: This year’s goals are currently being reviewed and revised with new member collaboration to be intentional and thoughtful of our communities within our 9 represented counties. Goals are still under development and may change in the upcoming future.
During 2021-2022, WNCFPC will:
Goal 1. Update WNCFPC’s organizational structure, History/ Mission/ Vision statements and develop Bylaws
Goal 2: Collect and analyze demographic and falls related data from WNCFPC counties to guide development of strategic and action plans
Goal 3: Develop and implement WNCFPC’s 2021-2024 Strategic Plan
Goal 4: Increase and sustain membership in WNCFPC and participation within 9 coalition counties
Goal 5: Provide fall prevention educational programs at quarterly WNCFPC meetings and Fall Prevention Conferences/Courses for WNC communities
Goal 6: Compile and disseminate coalition county specific fall prevention resource guides through flyers, website and Facebook
Upcoming Events
- Fall Prevention Conference: “Virtually Adapting to the New Normal”
- June 16, 2021, 8:30am-12:30pm
- Register Here: https://mahec.net/event/register/65902
- CHAMP Workshop Training August 2021
Western North Carolina Fall Prevention Coalition County Data
Falls Deaths, Hospitalizations, and Emergency Department Visits Among NC Residents Age 60 and Above by County of Residence, 2018 (WNCFPC Counties)
Data provided by the NC Division of Public Health, Injury Violence and Prevention Branch
https://ncfallsprevention.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Falls-by-County-Table-Maps-2018.pdf
WNCFPC Resources
Coming soon!
Interested in learning more? Contact Us!
fallpreventioncoalitionwnc@gmail.com
Martha Zimmerman, PT, M.ED, Co-Chair; Jennie Rhyne, PT, Co-Chair; Morgan Wilson, MPH, Secretary