Henderson County Community Health Improvement
Following requirements of the state of North Carolina, Henderson County conducts a Community Health Assessment (CHA) every three years. Through comprehensive data collection, analysis and community engagement, the CHA identifies key health needs and issues in the county. In turn, a Community Health Improvement Plan is created as a guide to address the identified health priorities. Partnership for Health provides backbone support to the Community Health Improvement cycle.
In 2021, Henderson County identified five community health priorities: Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Physical Activity & Nutrition, Safe & Affordable Housing, and Interpersonal Violence.
Health disparities were recognized as a common concern among all priorities. An equity-based approach to improve health outcomes is an inherent part of community health plans for each priority.
