TITLE
Title
DHHS-PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATES: COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Anita Ramachandran
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BACKGROUND
Background
Community Health Assessment is the foundation for improving and promoting community health. Every four years, the Guilford County Division of Public Health works with community partners to conduct a County Community Health Assessment (CHA) of the health of Guilford County residents. This process provide a way to identify pressing health concerns and develop community health improvement plans or (CHIP) to address priority health issues.
Highlights in the 2023-24 Community Health Assessment - What's new?
Highlights from the door-to-door community health survey using the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI)
Reflection on policies and events contributing to persistent health disparities in Guilford County
Deeper analysis of the Social Determinates of Health
Spotlight on community assets within each priority area
Demographic profiles of Guilford County and our cities and towns
New chapter on Climate Change and Emergency Preparedness
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Receive DHHS- Public Health 2023-2024 Community Health Assessment.
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