Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) allow Saint Alphonsus to be responsible stewards of our resources, and target our efforts and financial investments to where there is the greatest need and increased potential for effectiveness. We focus on prevention and education and helping poor and vulnerable populations break cycles that are painful, debilitating, life threatening and costly. A Community Health Needs Assessment provides the opportunity to: » Gain insights into the needs and assets of the communities served » Identify and address the needs of vulnerable populations within the community » Enhance relationships and opportunities for collaborative community action » Provide information for community outreach planning, evaluation and assessment
We use the Community Health Needs Assessment, or CHNA, to better understand the specific challenges facing the people and families we serve. Each CHNA helps us pinpoint and assess the most critical health needs in our communities, and we use that information to develop health improvement programs, provide better care at a lower cost, and define and guide our operational and strategic plans.
Learn more about Community Health Needs throughout our service area.