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health of our community report
A community health assessment is a systematic, data-driven approach to determining the health status, health behaviors, and needs of residents in a defined geographical region. The CHA report becomes a guide or roadmap for the primary health issues our community will address collectively for the next five years. From the CHA report, service agencies in the public and private sectors can formulate strategies to improve community health and wellness.
Buncombe County Community Health Assessment Reports
North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services requires that Buncombe County conduct a Community Health Assessment (CHA) every four years. Buncombe County, HealthPartners and Mission Hospitals collaborate in this effort.
Community Health Assessment Reports can be found on the HealthPartners website
Local Health Reports - From HealthPartners Website
State of The County's Health - Annual Reports
During the interim years, Buncombe County Department of Health and HealthPartners issues a State-of-the-County Report that provides updated information about priority health issues specific to the county.
Local Health Reports - From HealthPartners Website
Statistical Measurements: Metrics and Maps
There are a number of statistical measurments for calculating successes and gaps in health coverage. These metrics help to focus resources and efforts to improve health in our community.
Metrics & Maps - From the HealthPartners Website
Other Agencies' Statistics
- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics
- North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics
Contact Information
Gaylen Ehrlichman
(828) 250-5045
Gaylen.Ehrlichman@buncombecounty.org
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