Item Coversheet
Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
August 1, 2022

Action Item # VI. - 2.

From:
Cris Harrelson, Health Services Director

Health and Human Services - Health Services – Community Health Assessment Update

Issue/Action Requested:

Request the Board of Commissioners receive an update on the 2022 Community Health Assessment.

Background/Purpose of Request:

As part of Brunswick County Health Services’ essential public health services, the 2022 Community Health Assessment (CHA) was launched on May 26. The CHA is required by the Local Health Department Accreditation Board to be conducted at least every 4 years to determine the community’s needs and develop programs to address health priorities. Community Health Opinion Surveys are disseminated to residents, and the results are analyzed and compared to secondary data from the State Center for Health Statistics.

 

This CHA is being conducted in partnership with Dosher Memorial Hospital and Novant Health.

Fiscal Impact:
Reviewed By Director of Fiscal Operations
Approved By County Attorney:
Yes
County Manager's Recommendation:
Recommend that the Board of Commissioners receive an update on the 2022 Community Health Assessment.