A Community Health Assessment shows a community's overall health.

• helps to identify the community's needs and brings together resources to create lasting change and build on the success of the current Community Health Improvement Plan.

• highlights current health status, risks that lead to poor health, and resources available to improve health.

• The assessment gathers information from various sources about the community's:

  • Demographics

  • Health issues

  • Quality of life

  • Socioeconomic status

  • Community resources and behaviors

  • Environment

  • Other health factors

Assessment Data Collection Method:

1. Primary data is collected directly from community members through surveys, focus groups, and community meetings.

2. Secondary data is collected from public sources.

A Community Health Improvement Plan is a roadmap and action plan for improving the health of Wood County residents based on identified health priorities in the Community Health Assessment.

• The plan represents the teamwork of individuals and organizations focused on reducing health disparities and enhancing community well-being.

• Includes goals, objectives, and strategies to address important health issues identified.